It is the policy of our corporation to recruit, hire and promote all job classifications on the basis of merit, qualification and competence. This applies to all categories of employment, such as managerial, professional, technical, and all other staff. No aspect of employment shall be influenced by race, color, ancestry, sexual preference, religion, marital status, pregnancy, political affiliation, sex, age, medical condition (cancer) or a physical or mental disability. All employment decisions will be made solely upon the basis of the individual's qualifications as related to the requirements of the position being filled.