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Office of Equal Opportunity Seeks Volunteers
Mar 4, 2008 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Paul Valenti, Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity LEE COUNTY OFFICE OF EQUAL OPPORTUNITY SEEKS VOLUNTEERS "Some of the charges in which our investigators determine a discriminatory act occurred require that the charge be adjudicated in a public hearing, or administrative trial, pursuant to Lee County ordinances." said Paul Valenti, Manager of the Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity. "As we do not have a Hearing Officer on staff, and as we are striving to maintain a lean budget, we are hoping volunteers from the community will step forward to fulfill this vital role." said Valenti. Noting the complex and technical legal and factual issues usually involved in claims of discrimination, Valenti suggested that the ideal volunteer for a Hearing Officer may be an attorney (active or retired) or experienced human relations or human resources professional. "Though these backgrounds easily lend themselves to assuming the duties of a Hearing Officer, we encourage anyone with an interest in serving to send a resume and cover letter detailing their experience as well as the reason why they are interested in this voluntary position." Valenti concluded. Interested persons should respond to: Lee County Office of Equal Opportunity Attn.: Paul Valenti, Manager |