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handicap, or age, and is in full compliance with Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964,
the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, the Illinois Human Rights Act, the
Illinois Fair Employment Practices Act of 1975 as amended, and all other applicable
federal, state and local laws.
The general secretary is responsible for implementing this policy. The general secretary
shall inform the Board thereon, from time to time but not less often than annually. (June
1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: March 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 194
32.030.2. Open Recruitment Policy
RI shall operate an open recruitment policy which requires the internal communication of
all vacancies and, in the event that such vacancy is not filled from staff, there shall be
public advertising of such vacancies regardless of other recruitment means being
employed. However, nothing in this decision shall limit the transfer, promotion or
posting of staff within a re-organization scheme or individual planned career
development program. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: July 1995 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 8
32.030.3. Employment Contracts for RI Staff
Any employment contracts or agreements must be entirely reviewed and specifically
approved by the Board. Such authority is not delegated to the Executive Committee or to
any officer. (June 1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: February 1996 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 238
32.030.4. Employee Assistance Program
An employee assistance program shall be maintained at RI expense. (June 1998 Mtg.,
Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: June 1990 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 305
32.030.5. Retirement Plan
The Rotarian non-staff member appointed by the president as Trustee of the RI
Retirement Trust should be a Rotarian who is not employed by RI; who is not necessarily
a member of the Board; who has no business relationship with RI; who possesses
experience and knowledge with retirement plans and, in particular, with retirement plans
in the USA and subject to the provisions of ERISA; and who resides in relatively close
proximity to Evanston to facilitate participation in meetings of the Trustees. The term of
such trustee shall be three years from the time of appointment or reappointment. (June
1998 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 348)
Source: June 1985 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 386; November 1992 Mtg., Bd. Dec. 104(c)
32.030.6. Retiree Life Insurance Contribution
The amount to be paid by current and future retirees for life insurance shall be increased
as follows: