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Board Resolution Affirming Non-Discrimination Policy

This template provides a formal board resolution to affirm and document a company's commitment to a non-discrimination policy. It should be used when the board wishes to formally endorse or reiterate its stance on equal opportunity and non-discrimination within the workplace.

Updated 15d ago
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BOARD RESOLUTION

**RESOLUTION NUMBER:** {{resolution_number}}

**DATE:** {{date}}

**SUBJECT:** Affirmation of Non-Discrimination Policy

WHEREAS

The Board of Directors of {{company_name}} (hereinafter referred to as "the Company") recognises its commitment to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace environment;

The Company is dedicated to upholding the highest standards of ethical conduct and compliance with all applicable laws and regulations concerning non-discrimination and equal opportunity in employment;

The Company's existing policies and values prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law;

It is deemed necessary and appropriate to formally affirm the Company’s unwavering commitment to its Non-Discrimination Policy.

RESOLVED, THAT

The Board of Directors hereby formally affirms and unequivocally endorses the Company’s Non-Discrimination Policy, which prohibits any form of discrimination or harassment against employees, applicants, customers, or any other stakeholders on the basis of race, colour, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.

The Board mandates that all Company operations, employment practices, and workplace interactions shall be conducted in strict adherence to the principles of non-discrimination and equal opportunity.

The Human Resources Department is hereby directed to ensure that the Non-Discrimination Policy is clearly communicated to all employees, integrated into relevant training programs, and consistently applied across all levels of the organisation.

Management is further directed to take all necessary steps to investigate and address any reported instances of discrimination promptly and effectively, in accordance with the Company’s established procedures and legal obligations.

FURTHER RESOLVED, THAT

This Resolution shall be incorporated into the official minutes of this Board Meeting and shall serve as a standing directive to all employees and management concerning the Company's commitment to a non-discriminatory workplace.

CERTIFICATION

The undersigned, being the duly appointed Secretary of {{company_name}}, hereby certifies that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of a resolution duly adopted by the Board of Directors of {{company_name}} at a meeting held on {{date_of_meeting}}, at which a quorum was present and voting throughout, and that such resolution is in full force and effect and has not been revoked or amended.

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Company Secretary

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Date: {{signature_date}}

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