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| 1. | INTRODUCTION | | | | 1.1 | The institutions of the North Dakota University
System are established for the people of the state. They are governed by
the State Board of Higher Education whose authority derives from the state
constitution. | | 1.2 | Every staff employee of the institution has a part in the
educational, research, and service effort of the institution. It is an
effort which can best be carried out within a harmonious employer-employee
relationship. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, each institution has adopted
the policy of providing equal employment opportunities without discrimination
to all applicants and employees regardless of race, religion, color, national
origin, age, gender, physical or mental disability, or status with regard
to marriage or public assistance. To this end each institution endeavors
to provide working conditions and compensation based on fair and equitable
standards. | | 1.3 | An employee, or a group of employees, has the right to
discuss with supervisors or other appropriate officers any condition of
employment without discrimination or retaliation. | | 1.4 | This manual is not intended to and does not constitute
a contract between the State Board of Higher Education and its employees.
None of the provisions contained herein are interpreted as contractually
binding upon the State Board of Higher Education. The State Board of Higher
Education retains the right to alter any or all of the terms of this manual
whenever it elects to do so. |
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