Sec. 402.102. - Legislative findings.

The City finds and declares that: (a) The right of equal opportunity of access to employment and the right of fair treatment by employers without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age and disability are civil rights guaranteed by the United States Constitution and implemented and enforced by federal law and by the laws of the State. (b) It is the duty of the City, as the local government most concerned with the welfare and morale of the citizens of Jacksonville, and in accordance with the federal constitution and statutory mandate and the requirements of State law, to undertake to protect, defend and vindicate these rights on behalf of the citizens of Jacksonville. (c) The enactment of this Chapter will promote the public welfare and morale by protecting the citizens of Jacksonville in their interest in personal dignity and esteem, making available to the City their full productive capacity, securing the City against domestic strife and unrest and promoting the interests, rights and privileges of individuals within the City. (Ord. 78-633-626, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 1999-1117-E, § 1; Ord. 2004-699-E, § 6; Ord. 2017-15-E , § 2; Ord. 2020-244-E , § 3) Note— Former § 152.102.