Equity, Diversity & Inclusion
Government | Residents | visitors
The City of Memphis values an inclusive culture where we recognize our diverse races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions, disabilities sexual orientations.
City Policies
Employee Guide
The Employee Complaint form
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion “EDI” evaluates and investigates complaints filed by applicants and employees who believe they are experiencing discrimination, harassment, or retaliation in City employment.
The City of Memphis Human Resources Business Partner (HRBP) Team
• Provides strategic human resources support to the division by identifying and developing tactics for continuity and advancement
• Adds value to the division by establishing as a trusted resource and advisor to leadership through serving as expert consultants
• Incorporates knowledge of HR and the operation to leverage meaningful relationships across the division for collaboration, information sharing, and planning
• Acts as a vital role in positioning the division for optimal performance and customer (internal/external) satisfaction
Civil Service form
The Office of Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion “EDI” responds to requests for appeal hearings through the Civil Service Commission on the grounds of termination, disciplinary demotions, and suspension.
Civil Service Commission Board
The City of Memphis Government operates within the guidelines of its Civil Service Merit system as defined in the City of Memphis Charter, Article 34 Civil Service, and is in compliance with any and all state and federal laws which would supersede.
Civil Service Commission serves as an independent reviewer of the City of Memphis disciplinary actions and is a separate process from the Division of Human Resources.
