WILLIAM DONALD SCHAEFER, Governor

AND SHALL REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE AGENCY HEAD OR
FAIR PRACTICES OFFICER AND SHALL HAVE SUCH SUPPORT
STAFF AS MAY BE APPROPRIATE TO ACCOMPLISH HIS OR
HER DUTIES. THE NUMBERS AND LEVELS OF SUCH STAFF
SHALL BE BASED ON SUCH FACTORS AS AGENCY SIZE,
COMPLEXITY, AND PROGRAMMATIC RESPONSIBILITIES.
AGENCIES WITH LESS THAN 100 EMPLOYEES SHALL ENSURE
ALLOCATION OF SUFFICIENT PERSONNEL TO IMPLEMENT ITS
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/AFFIRMATIVE ACTION
PROGRAM;

E. THE HEAD OF EACH AGENCY SHALL ENSURE:

[(2)] (1) That employees are informed of the
availability and given opportunities to attend
training and educational programs designed to
provide for advancement;

[(3)] (2) Notification of employees' rights under this
Code;

[(4)] (3) Full cooperation with the STATE Equal
Employment Opportunity [Coordinator] DIRECTOR with
regard to agency reviews;

[(5)] (4) That reasonable accommodation is made for
handicapped applicants and qualified handicapped
individuals; and

[(6)] (5) A work atmosphere free from sexual
harassment.

[E.] F. The Secretary of Personnel shall implement systems
for the periodic review of current tests, other
selection procedures, and preferences required by law or
otherwise used by the State of Maryland, to determine
the effects of those tests, other selection procedures,
and preferences on the employment and promotion of
groups protected by this Code. The Secretary shall
recommend to the Governor and the General Assembly the
establishment of appropriate measures to eliminate any
adverse effects on groups protected by this Code which
results from the use of tests, other selection
procedures or preferences.

[F.] G. The Secretary shall appoint an Equal Employment
Opportunity [Coordinator] DIRECTOR. [The Coordinator]
THIS DIRECTOR, under the direction and supervision of
the Secretary, shall:

(1)  Administer and enforce the State Equal Employment
Opportunity Program;

(2)  Perform the duties in connection with it as are

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