Sec. 82.0071. EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY. (a) The executive director of the Board of Law Examiners or the executive director's designee shall prepare and maintain a written policy statement that implements a program of equal employment opportunity to ensure that all personnel decisions are made without regard to race, color, disability, sex, religion, age, or national origin.
(b) The policy statement must include:
(1) personnel policies, including policies relating to recruitment, evaluation, selection, training, and promotion of personnel, that show the intent of the board to avoid the unlawful employment practices described by Chapter 21, Labor Code; and
(2) an analysis of the extent to which the composition of the board's personnel is in accordance with state and federal law and a description of reasonable methods to achieve compliance with state and federal law.
(c) The policy statement must be:
(1) updated annually;
(2) reviewed by the Commission on Human Rights for compliance with Subsection (b)(1); and
(3) filed with the governor's office and the supreme court.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 212, Sec. 6, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 82 - Licensing of Attorneys
Subchapter A. Board of Law Examiners
Section 82.001. Board of Law Examiners
Section 82.002. Conflict of Interest
Section 82.0021. Removal of Board Members
Section 82.003. Open Records and Open Meetings
Section 82.005. Board Compensation
Section 82.006. Sunset Provision
Section 82.007. Career Ladder; Annual Performance Evaluations
Section 82.0071. Equal Employment Opportunity Policy
Section 82.0072. Standards of Conduct
Section 82.0073. Separation of Responsibilities; Delegation
Section 82.008. Public Information
Section 82.009. Program Accessibility
Section 82.010. Training Program Required