Accountability for an Inclusive Government

In 1989, voters established the Equal Employment Practices Commission (EEPC) to champion overdue efforts to diversify City government as an independent, non-mayoral oversight entity. The City Charter empowers the EEPC to monitor, audit, and evaluate all City agencies, officials, and entities for their employment practices and procedures.

We ensure they follow the law and best practices for fair and effective equal employment opportunity for current public servants and those seeking to work for the City. Read the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Laws .

How EEPC Works for City Employees

• Conduct studies and investigations, hold public and private hearings, and compel the attendance of witnesses to ensure City employees have equal employment opportunities at their place of work.
• Publish timely reports on the workforce within City government and evaluate whether the City’s affirmative employment efforts have been sufficient and successful.
• Make policy, legislative, and budgetary recommendations to the Mayor, City Council, and City entities to improve equal employment opportunity.

How EEPC Works with City Entities

• Audit all agencies, officials, and entities at least every four years. Learn more about audits .
• Partner with agencies to review existing practices and ensure each agency has the research and resources necessary to implement a fair and effective employment plan.
• Advise City entities and stakeholders in their efforts to ensure their workforce reflects the diversity of the City as a whole.