ESDC's affirmative action and nondiscrimination 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 ESDC to take affirmative action in implementing projects. ESDC has charged affirmative action department with overall responsibility to ensure that the spirit of these mandates is incorporated into ESDC's policies and projects. Where applicable, affirmative action department will work with applicants in developing an appropriate affirmative action program for business and employment opportunities generated by ESDC's participation of the project.