The JMML Foundation
Diversity Policy
approved 2/12/06
Final
Diversity Policy
I. Purpose: The JMML Foundation, as a research and non-profit entity, affirms its commitment
to promote equality of opportunity, human dignity, and racial/ethnic and cultural
diversity.
II. References
1. Equal Pay Act of 1963
2. Civil Rights Act of 1964
3. Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967
4. Rehabilitation Act of 1973
5. Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990
6. Civil Rights Act of 1991
7. California Constitution Article 1 Declaration of Rights Section 31
8. Other applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations.
9. The JMML Foundation Ethics Policy
III. Definitions
Diversity: inclusivity; equal opportunity; collective mixture of participants
IV. Policy
Juvenile myelomonocytic leukemia (JMML) afflicts children worldwide indiscriminately.
The JMML Foundation, a non-profit public charity, seeks to cure JMML and to improve
the quality of life of JMML patients and families through research, education, advocacy,
and charity. Given the diverse nature of those afflicted with JMML, the expectations of a
public charity, and the scope of the Foundation’s Mission, the JMML Foundation is
committed to taking affirmative steps to diversify the composition of its Board, staff, and
volunteer base. The diverse composition of the Foundation should reflect those it serves,
while allowing the organization to operate knowledgably and responsibly and to advance
its Mission. Furthermore, valuing the inherent worth of every person, we will treat with
respect and consideration all persons, without regard to race, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, marital or family status, disability, maternity, age, or national origin. This is a
commitment made by The JMML Foundation and is in accordance with federal, state,
and/or local laws and regulations.
V. Personnel Responsibilities
1. The Board of Directors will assure that diversity is promoted in the selection of grant
awards, officer positions and medical advisory board members.
2. The Leadership Development Committee will assure that diversity is promoted in the
nomination of new Board of Directors members.
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The JMML Foundation
Diversity Policy
approved 2/12/06
Final
VI. Periodic Reviews
1. Reviewer: The Executive Committee will review the policy
2. Method: The Leadership Development Committee will review the Foundation’s
operations for compliance with the policy and make suggestions for revisions during
the bi-annual review.
3. Periodicity: As needed upon suggestion of revision by any member of the Board of
Directors or constituents of The JMML Foundation or upon passage of new laws or
regulations.
VII. Date of Effect: Immediately
Signature of Chair/Acting Chair
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