[Code of Federal Regulations]
[Title 32, Volume 2]
[Revised as of July 1, 2008]
From the U.S. Government Printing Office via GPO Access
[CITE: 32CFR191.8]

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                       TITLE 32--NATIONAL DEFENSE
 
        CHAPTER I--OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY OF DEFENSE (CONTINUED)
 
PART 191_THE DOD CIVILIAN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY (EEO) PROGRAM--Table of 
 
Sec. 191.8  Defense equal opportunity council and EEO boards.

    (a) The DEOC shall be chaired by the ASD (FM&P) and shall coordinate 
policy for and review civilian and military equal opportunity programs, 
monitor progress of program elements, and advise the secretary of 
Defense on pertinent matters. One of the mandates of the DEOC shall be 
to pursue an aggressive course of action to increase the numbers of 
minorities, women, and people with disabilities in management and 
executive positions at grades 13 and above, including the SES and, at 
the request of the Secretary of Defense, Schedule C, and other noncareer 
executive positions in the SES and on the Executive Schedule. Members of 
the DEOC shall include the assistant Secretary of Defense (Reserve 
Affairs), Director of Administration and Management, and the Assistant 
Secretaries with responsibility for personnel policy and reserve affairs 
in the Military Departments.
    (b) The Civilian EEO Review Board shall be chaired by the ASD(FM&P), 
or

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designee. The Board shall support the DEOC and shall be made up of 
designated EEO and personnel representatives from the DoD Components and 
such other individuals as may be necessary to carry out the work of the 
DEOC and implement this part. The Board shall work with career 
management officials, other key management officials, and union 
representatives in developing policies, programs, and objectives.
    (c) The DoD SEP Boards shall be chaired by the DoD SEP Managers. 
These Boards shall be comprised of designated SEP Managers from the DoD 
Components and such other individuals as may be necessary to advise and 
assist in EEO activities and policy development in the Department of 
Defense. The Boards shall work with career management officials, other 
key management officials, and union representatives in developing 
policies, programs, and objectives.
    (d) The DEOC, Civilian EEO Review Board, and each SEP Board 
established at the DoD level shall have a Charter that describes its 
organization, management, functions, and operating procedures, 
consistent with DoD Directive 5105.18.\1\\0\
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    \1\\0\ See footnote 1 to Sec. 191.2(c).
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    (e) Civilian EEO Review Boards and SEP Boards may be established at 
Component, command, and installation levels as well as the DoD level to 
assist in program activities.
    (f) Members of covered groups should be represented on Civilian EEO 
Review Boards, SEP Boards, and subcommittees at all levels; and 
consideration should be given to participation by military personnel and 
by Federal employees who are union representatives.

[53 FR 30990, Aug. 17, 1988, as amended at 54 FR 15752, Apr. 19, 1989; 
57 FR 35756, Aug. 11, 1992]