U.S. Department of Agriculture
Washington, D.C. 20250
DEPARTMENTAL REGULATION |
Number: 1041-002 |
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SUBJECT: Diversity in Task Force and Committee Assignments |
DATE: June 4, 1996 |
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OPI: Human Resources Management
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1 PURPOSE
This regulation establishes policy for diversity for
internal committee and task force assignments.
2 POLICY
Whenever any organizational component of the Department of
Agriculture (USDA) establishes a task force, committee, or
advisory group composed of USDA employees to develop policy
or procedural recommendations, it is essential that the
establishing organizational component fully consider the
needs of all USDA employees, customers, and clients,
including the needs of minorities, women, and persons with
disabilities.
Accordingly, in order to ensure that the recommendations
made by any internal USDA task force, committee, or advisory
group take into account the needs of the diverse groups
served by USDA, membership shall include, to the extent
practicable, individuals with demonstrated ability to
represent minorities, women, and persons with disabilities.
Signed By:
DAN GLICKMAN
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