Affirmative Action and Human Services

Contact Information:

Elmer Pina
City Hall - 3rd floor
145 Taunton Avenue
East Providence RI 02914
(401) 435-7509

The Affirmative Action and Human Services Department is administered by the Affirmative Action Director who is employed by the City.

The Affirmative Action and Human Services Department will continue to coordinate a local Thanksgiving Food Drive, the "Make-a-Wish" holiday program for needy residents, and other special programs. Emergency and other referral services will continue to be offered from the local Directors' office.

The Affirmative Action Officer and Equal Employment Opportunity

The Affirmative Action Officer is responsible for dealing with allegations of Civil Rights violations and accepts and investigates all allegations of unlawful employment discrimination and harassment based on race, gender, age (over-40), color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or disability.

Once a complaint is filed, the matter is investigated. Upon the determination of reasonable cause to believe that the unlawful discrimination or harassment has occurred, the department administrator or supervisor concerned will be notified of the allegation(s). If it is the department administrator or supervisor who is alleged to have committed a prohibited act, the AAO / EEO Officer will confer with and refer the matter to the City Manager for appropriate action. Upon completion of the investigation, the AAO / EEO Officer will make a determination of findings and provide recommendations for corrective action.

The AAO/ EEO Officer is significantly involved in the Police, Fire Department recruitment process. This includes participation in interviews, meeting with the recruiting departments, reviewing application and recruitment materials, assisting in the preparation of advertisements.

Click here for the EEO Complaint Form