19-023 1 ORDINANCE NO. 19-023
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3 AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA,
4 AMENDING CHAPTER 2 OF THE CITY'S CODE OF ORDINANCES,
5 ENTITLED "ADMINISTRATION",ARTICLE I,"IN GENERAL",BY
6 CREATING SECTION 2-24, TO BE ENTITLED "NON-
7 DISCRIMINATION POLICY"; PROVIDING FOR NON-
8 DISCRIMINATION IN THE CITY'S HIRING POLICIES AND ALL
9 OTHER ACTIVITIES PROMOTED OR SPONSORED BY THE CITY
10 OF BOYNTON BEACH; PROVIDING FOR CODIFICATION,
11 CONFLICTS, SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
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13 WHEREAS,the City of Boynton Beach (the "City") is an equal opportunity employer;
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15 WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to codify amendments to the City's policy of
16 non-discrimination; and
17 WHEREAS, the City Commission seeks to further ensure a policy of non-
18 discrimination in the administration of any activities, programs, or services and in its hiring;
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20 WHEREAS, the City Commission finds that codifying a non-discrimination policy is
21 in the best interests of the citizens and residents of the City.
22 NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COMMISSION
23 OF THE CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA, AS FOLLOWS:
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25 Section 1. The foregoing "WHEREAS" clauses are hereby ratified and confirmed
26 as being true and correct and are hereby made a specific part of this Ordinance upon adoption
27 hereof.
28 Section 2. Chapter 2, entitled "Administration", Article I, entitled"In General", of
29 the City of Boynton Beach Code of Ordinances Section 2-24 "Non-Discrimination Policy" is
30 hereby amended to read as follows:
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2 Sec. 2-24 Non-Discrimination Policy
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4 The City of Boynton Beach does not and shall not discriminate against any
5 person in its operations, sponsorship, or in the administration of any activities,
6 programs, or services or in its hiring or promotion, or engage in any other
7 discriminatory practice against any person(s) based on race, age, religion,
8 color, gender, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national
9 origin, marital status, familial status, disability, political affiliation, veteran
10 status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
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12 Section 3. It is the intention of the City Commission of the City of Boynton Beach
13 that the provisions of this Ordinance shall become and be made a part of the Code of Ordinances
14 of the City of Boynton Beach, Florida, and that the Sections of this Ordinance may be
15 renumbered, re-lettered and the word "Ordinance" may be changed to "Section," "Article", or
16 such other word or phrase in order to accomplish such intention.
17 Section 4. If any clause, section,or other part or application of this Ordinance shall
18 be held by any court of competent jurisdiction to be unconstitutional or invalid, such
19 unconstitutional or invalid part or application shall be considered as eliminated and so not
20 affecting the remaining portions or applications remaining in full force and effect.
21 Section 5. All Ordinances or parts of Ordinances, Resolutions or parts of
22 Resolutions in conflict herewith be and the same are hereby repealed to the extent of such
23 conflict.
24 Section 6. This Ordinance shall become effective immediately upon its passage and
25 adoption
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1 FIRST READING THIS 10 DAY OF , 2019.
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3 SECOND,FINAL READING AND PASSAGE this .0' 6day of 44r.,2019.
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5 CITY OF BOYNTON BEACH, FLORIDA
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7 YES NO
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9 Mayor—Steven B. Grant ✓
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11 Vice Mayor—Justin Katz
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13 Commissioner—Mack McCray ✓
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15 Commissioner—Christina L. Romelus ✓
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17 Commissioner—Ty Penserga
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20 ATTEST:
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