City updates non-discrimination policy

Bids and proposals submitted to the City of San Marcos and contracts entered by the city must acknowledge their business does not discriminate in employment or subcontracting practices starting on Friday, May 15. The city is also adding sexual orientation and gender identity to the list of protected populations.

The clause is the result of a city council decision made during the April 21 Executive Session and discussion during a January council meeting where council members unanimously asked city staff to look into making a change to the policy to include sexual orientation and gender identity.

“I hereby certify that our business is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and does not and will not discriminate in employment and in subcontracts based on race, color, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, sex, age, disability or economic condition. I further attest that this policy is documented in our Employee Handbook. As an EEO employer, we prohibit retaliation, discharge, or discrimination against any employee or applicant for employment or against any subcontractor or supplier.”

To view the complete Vendor Policy Manual, visit City of San Marcos' website.