The corporation's affirmative action and non-discrimination policies and programs are grounded in both public policy and applicable law, including but not limited to, section 2879 of the Public Authorities Law, article 15-A of the Executive Law and section 6254(11) of the Unconsolidated Laws. These laws mandate the corporation to take affirmative action in implementing programs. The corporation has charged the affirmative action department with overall responsibility to ensure that the spirit of these mandates is incorporated into the corporation's policies and projects. Where applicable, the affirmative action department will work with applicants in developing an appropriate affirmative action program for business and employment opportunities generated by the corporation's participation of the program.