§ 11A-35. Definitions.

When used herein:

(a)

Affirmative action shall mean a program to ensure equal employment opportunity and treatment for all qualified individuals without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, marital status, pregnancy, veteran's status, gender identity, gender expression, or actual or perceived status as a victim of domestic violence, dating violence or stalking, and to every extent possible, eliminate areas of underutilization in employment of minorities, women and persons with disabilities. However, nothing in this section shall be interpreted to require the County to grant preferential treatment to any individual because of gender identity, gender expression, or sexual orientation.

(b)

Office shall mean the Miami-Dade County Office of Fair Employment Practices.

(Ord. No. 97-17, § 1, 2-25-97; Ord. No. 98-170, § 1, 12-1-98; Ord. No. 14-118, § 5, 12-2-14; Ord. No. 14-113, § 9, 11-5-14)