ICMARC Associate Handbook August 2016

Confidential — for Internal Use Only

Associate Handbook August 2016 |

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY AND DIVERSITY

A Letter from the President and CEO

As President and Chief Executive Officer, I recognize that an organization that attracts, selects, develops and

retains the best people will remain an industry leader. To ensure that maximum opportunity is afforded to

all qualified associates and applicants, I reaffirm ICMA-RC’s commitment to providing equal employment

opportunity and to taking steps to establish a diverse workforce at all levels of our corporation.

In keeping with this commitment, ICMA-RC has adopted policies and practices to ensure equal employment

opportunities, regardless of the race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, marital status, personal

appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, family responsibilities, genetic information,

matriculation, political affiliation, physical or mental disabilities, or veteran status of an individual in

accordance with applicable laws and regulations.

ICMA-RC’s policies and practices also prohibit harassment, including sexual harassment, and require that

ICMA-RC make reasonable accommodation as required for qualified associates or applicants with physical

or mental disabilities.

(See “Harassment-Free Work Environment” on

and “Disability and Reasonable

Accommodation” on

ICMA-RC’s commitment to equal employment opportunity applies to all aspects of our personnel practices,

including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, transfers, promotions, compensation, training, terms and

conditions, retention and discipline. All personnel decisions are considered on the basis of qualifications,

competence and merit. ICMA-RC’s commitment to equal opportunity and diversity also applies to its work

with state and local governments, consultants, vendors and subcontractors.

(See “Minority and Women Vendors”

If you feel you have been subjected to conduct in violation of our policies, you should immediately inform your

manager or Human Resources, or call the corporation’s toll-free Whistleblower Hotline at 888-261-1499 or online

(Also see the “Problem Solving and Formal Appeals Process” on

)

All complaints

will be investigated in a thorough, impartial and timely manner and as confidentially as possible. Retaliation

against an individual for filing a good-faith complaint or assisting in an investigation is strictly prohibited.

Violators of our Equal Employment Opportunity and Diversity policy will be subject to disciplinary action

up to and including termination. It is the responsibility of all associates to fully adhere to the spirit and intent

of this policy. Moreover, all managers and supervisors have a responsibility to ensure adherence to ICMA-RC’s

equal employment opportunity and diversity policies.

Through a commitment to these policies, and other principles governing our workplace, ICMA-RC

underscores our commitment to our clients. These policies and principles establish a firm foundation for our

mission of helping public employees build retirement security.

Robert P. Schultze

President and Chief Executive Officer