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Commission approves work group to study protected classes and 'ban‑the‑box' policy; advocate to participate
Summary
The commission voted to create a workshop to discuss protected classes and the county’s ban‑the‑box employment policy; members said advocate Lawrence (Orange) Brandon should be included and the motion passed without recorded opposition.
Augusta Richmond County commissioners voted Oct. 7 to create a work group to study protected classes and the county’s existing "ban‑the‑box" employment policy and to host a workshop for community input.
The motion was made by Mayor Pro Tem Wayne Gilfoyle and seconded by Commissioner Tanya Barnhill Turnley. Commissioners agreed the workshop should include…
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