Section 825-RICR-10-00-2.1 - PurposeA. Objectives of Procedures. The Corporation has determined that there exists a need to ensure that recipients of its funds under the Corporation's Rental Housing Production and Rehabilitation Program (the "Multi-Family Program") do not discriminate in their hiring or contract practices on the basis of race, sex, national origin, age, religion, sexual orientation, handicap or status as a veteran. The Corporation has also determined that it is necessary to take affirmative action to eliminate the vestiges of past societal discrimination and to ensure employment opportunities and social advancements for Minorities and women.B. These Rules and Regulations set forth requirements established by the Corporation to ensure non-discrimination and affirmative action by Housing Sponsors, Contractors, and Sub-contractors, and shall be construed and applied so as to accomplish the objectives stated above. 825 R.I. Code R. 825-RICR-10-00-2.1