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Personnel

Office of Workplace Equity
Priority Outcome: Make Los Angeles the best run big city in America
The Office of Workplace Equity (OWE) administers and monitors the City's Equal Employment Opportunity
(EEO) programs; assists departments with employment compliance requirements; and, develops City
diversity, equity, and inclusion policies, procedures, and strategies. The OWE develops policies, protocols,
and guidelines to clearly define the conduct considered appropriate and equitable for City workplaces; for
investigating and addressing violations of City equity related policies; and for proactive initiatives to secure
and promote respectful and equitable workplace behavior. The OWE investigates and resolves internal
workplace equity complaints, responds to complaints filed with external non-discrimination enforcement
agencies, and monitors compliance of City departments in providing reasonable accommodation.

Program Changes Direct Cost Positions Total Cost

Changes in Salaries, Expense, Equipment, and Special
Apportionment of Changes Applicable to Various Programs 89,852 - 90,337
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $171,852 EX: ($65,000) SP: ($17,000)
Related Costs: $485
Continuation of Services

29. Chief Equity Officer 193,577 - 272,982
Continue funding and resolution authority for one Chief
Personnel Analyst to serve as the Chief Diversity, Equity, and
Inclusion Officer in support of the Office of Workplace Equity.
Related costs consist of employee benefits.
SG: $193,577
Related Costs: $79,405

30. Investigator Training 48,642 - 48,642
Continue one-time funding in the Office and Administrative
Account ($18,642) for software licenses for the MyVoiceLA
application and in the Training Expense Account ($30,000) to
provide specialized training in investigative techniques and
discrimination prevention.
EX: $18,642 SP: $30,000

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