(a) The governing boards of community college districts are ultimately responsible for proper implementation of this subchapter at all levels of district and college operations and for making measurable progress toward equal employment opportunity by the strategies described in the district's EEO plan. In carrying out this responsibility, the governing board, upon the recommendation of the chief executive officer, shall ensure that an equal employment opportunity officer is designated to oversee the day-to-day implementation of the requirements set forth in this subchapter.

(b) The administrative structure created by any delegation of authority to the equal employment opportunity officer or others shall be described in the district's EEO plan and shall be designed to ensure prompt and effective implementation of the requirements of this subchapter. The plan shall also designate a single officer, who may be the equal employment opportunity officer, who shall be given authority and responsibility for receiving complaints filed pursuant to section 53026, for ensuring that such complaints are promptly and impartially investigated, and ensuring that selection procedures and the applicant pool are properly monitored as required by sections 53023 and 53024.

(c) Any organization or individual who participates in district recruitment or screening of personnel, whether as an employee or as a contractor, is an agent of the district and is subject to all of the requirements of this subchapter.