The Office

The Office of Equity & Diversity was established by the Board of Commissioners, January 1, 1975, to enforce Equal Employment and Opportunity laws in Genesee County Government, and to enforce non-discrimination clauses in county contracts.  As a part of its contract compliance function, the Office handles the issuance of Annual Certificates To Do Business With Genesee County to vendors who provide products or services to Genesee County Government.  The Office is also charged with conducting investigations involving complaints of alleged discrimination and sexual harassment by County employees and applicants, and attempts to conciliate differences between affected parties.  In addition, the Office coordinates County compliance with provisions of the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA).  The Director of the Office of Equity & Diversity is directly responsible to the County Board of Commissioners.

Our Mission

To implement Genesee County Board of Commissioner's commitment to the principles of equal employment, procurement and service opportunities, to monitor compliance by all levels of County government to ensure continuous adherence to commitment; to provide programs and services in compliance with federal, state and local laws that prohibit discrimination; and to achieve a diverse workforce and array of businesses based on availability.