The City of Cornelia provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, gender, gender orientation, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, pregnancy, genetic information or status as a Vietnam-era or special disabled veteran in accordance with applicable federal laws. 

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including but not limited to: hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leave of absences, compensation, and training. 

We abide by all laws concerning fair employment practices including the Americans with Disabilities Act and the Pregnancy Discrimination Act. Discrimination is defined as Treatment or consideration of or making a distinction in favor or against a person based on the group, class or category to which that person belongs, rather than on individual merit.