[Federal Register Volume 61, Number 19 (Monday, January 29, 1996)]
[Rules and Regulations]
[Pages 2727-2728]
From the Federal Register Online via the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
[FR Doc No: 96-1419]
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FEDERAL COMMUNICATIONS COMMISSION
47 CFR Part 0
[DA 95-2199]
Reorganization Action Necessary To Create the Office of Workplace
Diversity
AGENCY: Federal Communications Commission.
ACTION: Final rule.
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SUMMARY: This amendment to the Commission's Rules establishes the
Office of Workplace Diversity to administer the Commission's Internal
Equal Opportunity Program, formerly administered by the Office of the
Managing Director, Associate Managing Director for Human Resources
Management. This action is taken to streamline operations and improve
efficiency.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Harvey Lee at (202) 776-1887.
EFFECTIVE DATE: January 29, 1996.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
Order
Adopted: December 13, 1995
Released: January 18, 1996
By the Managing Director:
1. On October 16, 1994, the Commission adopted a proposed
reorganization the purpose of which was to establish the Office of
Workplace Diversity to administer the Commission's internal Equal
Opportunity Program. This program was previously administered by the
Office of the Managing Director, Associate Managing for Human Resources
Management. The implementation of the proposed reorganization requires
amendment to Part 0 of the Commission's Rules and Regulations. In
accordance with the Commission's action, this Order makes necessary
revisions in Part 0 of the Commission's Rules.
2. The amendments adopted herein pertain to agency organization.
Therefore, the notice and comment and effective date provisions of
Section 4 of the Administrative Procedure Act, 5 U.S.C. Sec. 553, are
inapplicable. Authority for the amendments is contained in Sections
4(i) and 5(b) of the Communications Act of 1934, as amended.
4. Accordingly, it is ordered, pursuant to the authority delegated
under 47 C.F.R. Sec. 0.231(d) and effective upon publication in the
Federal Register, that Part 0 of the Rules and Regulations be amended
as set forth below.
List of Subjects in 47 CFR Part 0
Authority delegated, organization and functions (Government
agencies).
Federal Communications Commission.
Andrew S. Fishel,
Managing Director.
Final Rules
Part 0 of Chapter I of Title 47 of the Code of Federal Regulations
is amended as follows:
PART 0--COMMISSION ORGANIZATION
1. The authority citation for Part 0 continues to read as follows:
Authority: Section 5, 48 Stat. 1068, as amended; 47 U.S.C. 155.
2. A new centered heading and a new Section 0.81 is added to
Subpart A to read as follows:
Office of Workplace Diversity
Sec. 0.81 Functions of the Office.
(a) The Office of Workplace Diversity (OWD), as a staff office to
the Commission, shall develop, coordinate, evaluate, and recommend to
the Commission policies, programs, and practices that foster a diverse
workforce and promote and ensure equal opportunity for all employees
and applicants for employment. A principal function of the Office is to
lead, advise, and assist the Commission, including all of its component
Bureau/Office managers, supervisors, and staff, at all levels, on ways
to promote inclusion and full participation of all employees in pursuit
of the Commission's mission. In accordance with this function, the
Office shall:
(1) Conduct independent analyses of the Commission's policies and
practices to ensure that those policies and practices foster diversity
in the workplace and ensure equal opportunity and equal treatment for
employees and applicants; and
(2) Advise the Commission, Bureaus, and Offices of their
responsibilities under Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as
amended; Section 501 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; Age
Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended; Executive Order
11478; and all other statutes, Executive Orders, and regulatory
provisions relating to workplace diversity, equal employment
opportunity, nondiscrimination, and civil rights.
(b) The Office has the following duties and responsibilities:
(1) Through its Director, serves as the principal advisor to the
Chairman and Commission officials on all aspects of workplace
diversity, affirmative recruitment, equal employment
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opportunity, non-discrimination, and civil rights;
(2) Provides leadership and guidance to create a work environment
that values and encourages diversity in the workplace;
(3) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating
programs and policies to foster a workplace whose diversity reflects
the diverse makeup of the Nation, enhances the mission of the
Commission, and demonstrates the value and effectiveness of a diverse
workforce;
(4) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating
programs and policies that promote understanding among members of the
Commission's workforce of their differences and the value of those
differences and provide a channel for communication among diverse
members of the workforce at all levels;
(5) Develops, implements, and evaluates programs and policies to
ensure that all members of the Commission's workforce and candidates
for employment have equal access to opportunities for employment,
career growth, training, and development and are protected from
discrimination and harassment;
(6) Develops and recommends Commission-wide workforce diversity
goals and reports on achievements;
(7) Is responsible for developing, implementing, and evaluating
programs and policies to enable all Bureaus and Offices to manage a
diverse workforce effectively and in compliance with all equal
employment opportunity and civil rights requirements;
(8) Works closely with the Associate Managing Director--Human
Resources Management to ensure compliance with Federal and Commission
recruitment and staffing requirements;
(9) Manages the Commission's equal employment opportunity
compliance program. Responsibilities in this area include processing
complaints alleging discrimination, recommending to the Chairman final
decisions on EEO complaints within the Commission, and providing
counseling services to employees and applicants on EEO matters;
(10) Develops and administers the Commission's program of
accessibility and accommodation for disabled persons in accordance with
applicable regulations;
(11) Represents the Commission at meeting with other public and
private groups and organizations on matters counseling workplace
diversity and equal employment opportunity and workplace diversity
issues;
(12) Maintains liaison with and solicits views of organizations
within and outside the Commission on matters relating to equal
opportunity and workplace diversity.
3. A new centered heading and a new Section 0.391 is added to
Subpart B to read as follows:
Office of Workplace Diversity
Sec. 0.391 Authority delegated.
The Director, Office of Workplace Diversity, or his/her designee,
is hereby delegated authority to:
(a) Manage the Commission's internal EEO compliance program
pursuant to Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the
Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended, the Age Discrimination in
Employment Act of 1967, as amended, the Equal Pay Act, and other
applicable laws, rules, regulations, and Executive Orders, with
authority that includes appointing EEO counselors, investigators, and
mediators; investigating complaints of employment discrimination, and
recommending to the Chairman final agency decisions on EEO complaints;
(b) Mediate EEO complaints;
(c) Develop the Commission's affirmative action goals and
objectives;
(d) Collect and analyze data on the Commission's affirmative action
and EEO activities and accomplishments;
(e) Prepare and release reports on EEO, affirmative action,
workplace diversity, and related subjects;
(f) Review personnel activities, including hiring, promotions,
discipline, training, awards, and performance recognition for
conformance with EEO and workplace diversity goals, objectives and
requirements;
(g) Conduct studies and collect data on workplace diversity issues
and problems;
(h) Assume representational role on behalf of the Commission at
conferences, meetings, and negotiations on EEO and workplace diversity
issues;
(i) Develop programs and strategies designed to foster and
encourage fairness, equality, and inclusion of all employees in the
workforce.
[FR Doc. 96-1419 Filed 1-26-96; 8:45 am]
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