Tompkins County government is committed to creating a diverse and fully inclusive workplace that strengthens our organization and enhances our ability to adapt to change by developing and maintaining:

-- an organization-wide understanding and acceptance of the purpose and reasons for diversity;

-- recruitment and retention policies that assure a diverse workforce;

-- a workplace environment that is welcoming and supportive of all;

-- awareness, understanding, and education regarding diversity issues;

-- zero tolerance for expressions of discrimination, bias, harassment, or negative stereotyping toward any person or group;

-- a workforce ethic that embraces diversity and makes it the norm for all interactions, including delivery of services to the public.