I. General Statement of Policy

It is the policy of the executive branch of state government in the State of Iowa to “provide equal employment opportunity within state government to all persons.” (Iowa Code chapter 19B.) The intent of this policy is to ensure that individuals are not denied equal access to state employment opportunities because of their race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, consistent with applicable state and federal policies and regulations. It is also the policy of the executive branch of state government in the State of Iowa to apply affirmative action measures to correct the underutilization of females, minorities, and persons with disabilities in the state employment system whenever remedial measures are appropriate.