§18.4. Elements of program.

A statement of policy prohibiting discrimination in employment;

An administrative procedure enforcing that policy;

A positive affirmative action plan designed to assure equal opportunity in employment;

A procedure for identifying and eliminating employment practices tending to create or continue discrimination in employment;

A procedure for evaluating the success of the program;

Adequate provision for publicizing the program including dissemination of information to all those covered by these regulations;

A procedure for prompt processing of complaints assuring no less than minimum rights prescribed in § 18.5;

Adequate provisions for the protection of complainants, employees, witnesses, and representatives from interference, harassment, intimidation and reprisal;

A procedure for the informal resolution of complaints; and,

A procedure for recording receipt and disposition of all complaints. A report of the receipt and a report of the disposition of all formal complaints will be sent promptly to the Secretary.