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Albany County Phone: (518) 447-5510 Evelyn A. Kinnah,
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Division of Affirmative Action
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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY It is the policy of the County of Albany to ensure that every individual within its boundaries is afforded an equal opportunity to enjoy a full and productive life, free from violation of basic civil and human rights. HUMAN RIGHTS The County of Albany encourages programs designed to ensure that every individual has an equal opportunity to participate fully in the life of this County, free from violation of their basic civil and human rights; and to prohibit discrimination because of race, sex, creed, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, age, disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or marital status, in areas of employment, public accommodations, housing and real property transactions. |
OUR MISSION
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Our office is open Monday through Friday 8:30am to 4:30pm
County of Albany Affirmative Action Programs
| Albany County Human Rights Commission |
The Commission’s objective is to foster a climate of mutual respect and understanding among all groups in the County. For additional information, please contact the Albany County Human Rights Commission at (518) 447-5510. |
| Americans with Disabilities Act |
| The Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) establishes a federal prohibition of discrimination against persons with disabilities in employment and ensures equal access for persons with disabilities to public accommodations, public services transportation and telecommunications. For additional information regarding ADA, reasonable accommodations or the 55A Program, contact the Division at (518) 447-5510. |
| Contracting and Compliance |
| The Division provides a variety of services to the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) community. The Division performs outreach to publicize requests for proposals let by the county, solicits DBE participation on contracts, and certifies Minority and Women-owned Business Enterprises. If you are interested MBE or WBE certification, bid opportunities or upcoming seminars, contact the Division at (518) 447-5510. |
| Employment Referral Program |
| The Division of Affirmative Action recruits qualified women, minorities, disabled individuals and veterans for current and future job vacancies. For more information regarding employment opportunities, contact the Division of Affirmative Action at (518) 447-5510. |
| Sexual Harassment |
| Sexual Harassment is any unwelcome verbal, non-verbal or physical advances, statements, or discriminatory remarks of a sexual nature made by someone in the workplace which the recipient finds offensive or objectionable, cause the recipient discomfort or humiliation, or interfere with the recipient’s job performance. For additional information, contact the Division of Affirmative Action at (518) 447-5510. |
