Under the direction of the City's Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer, the Equal Opportunity Office is dedicated to ensuring the City of Peoria builds and promotes a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workforce, and provides equitable access, and equitable opportunities for our community. The Equal Opportunity Office (EOO) was established to:
Ensure fair and equitable practices within City of Peoria operations
Protect against discrimination in the areas of Employment, Housing, & Public Accommodations
Develop and implement strategies that recognize and prevent discrimination in recruitment, selection, training, and personnel practices
Ensure access to city facilities, programs, and services for our disabled or differently abled community members
Provide staff support to the Fair Employment Commission, Fair Housing Commission, and the Mayor's Advisory Committee for Citizens with Disabilities (MACCD)