Section 69.803. Guidelines for diversity development

The Commission encourages major jurisdictional utility companies to implement diversity programs. This effort may include the following:

(1) The articulation of a corporate policy by the senior executives of the major jurisdictional utility company committing the utility to improving its level of diversity in the workplace and within its procurement process.

(2) The development and implementation of a corporate-wide diversity program with specified goals and objectives for each year.

(3) The appointment of utility managers to be responsible for the success of the program.

(4) The training of managers regarding implementing diversity initiatives in the areas of employment and contracting for goods and services.

(5) The location of qualified minority/women/ persons with disabilities-owned business contractors and mentoring, partnering and training qualified women/minority/persons with disabilities-owned businesses contractors to serve the needs of the major jurisdiction utility company.

The provisions of this § 69.803 adopted March 24, 1995, effective March 25, 1995, 25 Pa.B. 1084.

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Cross References

This section cited in 52 Pa. Code § 69.802 (relating to definitionos); and 52 Pa. Code § 69.809 (relating to filings).