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CIVIL RIGHTS COORDINATOR D1SR
Sherry Kisver D1SR Civil Rights
sherrykisver@gmail.com
A discrimination-free environment where every member and applicant of the Coast Guard Auxiliary has
the opportunity to reach his or her full potential, and believes it is possible to do so without regard to
race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, educational background, marital status, and disabilities, etc.
Mission Statement
To maximize Coast Guard Auxiliary overall mission effectiveness by leading programs and facilitating practices which foster a discrimination-free environment. “The Coast Guard is committed to a workplace where no member of the workforce will be subject to physical or verbal harassment, abuse, violence, or discrimination based on an individual’s race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, marital status, parental status, political affiliation, or any other basis protected by law. Simply, it is committed to an environment free of harassing and discriminatory behavior.”
verbal conduct when such conduct explicitly or implicitly affects an individual’s employment,
unreasonably interferes with an individual’s service performance, or creates an intimidating, hostile, or
offensive environment. This also encompasses unwelcome display or communication of sexually
offensive materials. “
FAIR TREATMENT
All persons are entitled to be treated fairly and with dignity and respect. All must be allowed to serve and to enjoy an environment free from unlawful discrimination and harassment
RESPONSIBILITIES
The Coast Guard and Auxiliary must have people who serve together effectively to accomplish missions
and are responsible for enabling and ensuring this for each of its members
PROCEDURES:
Auxiliarists who believe they have been a victim of, or subject to, discrimination or discriminatory treatment within the Auxiliary because of recognized constitutionally protected status such as: Race Color Religion Sex Age Sexual Orientation Disability National Origin, etc. have the right to file a complaint
RESOLVING CIVIL RIGHTS ISSUES
Any member who feels he or she has been offended shall first file an informal written complaint with his or her Flotilla Commander or a higher elected leader, if appropriate (e.g. a DCAPT may file with a DCOS). If the complaint is unresolved at this level, an inquiry shall be conducted to the appropriate CGAUX CRC (Civil Rights Coordinator) in an effort to resolve the complaint at the lowest level within the Auxiliary. RESOLUTION at the lowest level.
Authorization
In accordance to the Auxiliary Manual COMDTINST M16790.1G (Series) Chapter 7, Section D.1.c. “The District Commanders are responsible to carrying out the spirit and intent of the Coast Guard’s civil rights and equal opportunity programs.”
Section D.2 of Chapter 7 states that “Each District or region’s CGAUX-CRC will be selected from experienced Auxiliarists (preferably a past Division Commander or higher) who posses skills and desire to serve in such capacity. The CGAUX-CRC is a Director’s nomination with the concurrence of the District Commodore. The nominee’s name and qualifications will be submitted to the District Commander for approval. Upon approval, the District Commander will designate the nominee, in writing, as the CGAUX-CRC for the district or region. The Director may support CGAUX-CRC duty-related travel as resources allow.”
Equal Employment Opportunity Policy/CG Civil Rights Manual
Below are the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy as prescribed by the Commandant of the United States Coast Guard and the Coast Guard Civil Rights Manual.
Coast Guard Civil Rights Manual COMDINST M5350.4C
Coast Guard Anti-Discrimination & Anti-Harassment Policy Statement - 2021/23/08