Civil Rights

CESP 2-16: Annual Certification of Nondiscrimination (EHC and 4-H)

Date Revised: 4-17-2025
Supersedes: 10-11-2005

Summary: Establishes policy requiring annual certfication of nondiscrimination by Extension Homemaker Clubs, 4-H units and Master Gardener groups.

Pursuant to the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service Compliance Plan, county faculties will obtain written assurances of nondiscrimination from the president of each Extension Homemakers Club (EHC), the main leader of each 4 - H unit, and Master Gardener group. These assurances will be submitted annually on form PCT-13: Annual Certificate of Non-Discrimination EHC (for EHC), form PCT-14: Annual Certificate of Non-Discrimination 4-H  (for 4 - H Clubs) and PCT-15: Annual Request for Official Approval of the Master Gardener Program and Certification of Non-Discrimination  (for Master Gardener) and maintained in the county files for three years.

If the president/main leader refuses to submit the written assurance, the County Extension Agent - Staff Chair will notify the club in writing that the club will no longer be serviced by the University of Arkansas System Division of Agriculture, Cooperative Extension Service.