Effective implementation of legislative mandates is the prime responsibility of academic senates. Inherent with this authority and responsibility is accountability. "Lip service" and "paper shuffling for compliance" are not surrogates for actual and effective implementation of the affirmative action mandates of Assembly Bill (AB) 1725. This report, issued by the Affirmative Action Committee of Academic Senate for the California Community Colleges (ASCCC) is designed to aid local academic senates in their endeavors to address the mandates of AB 1725 as regards affirmative action hiring. The report provides the following information: (1) specific state and federal affirmative action legislation; (2) clarification of terms as they relate to diversity; (3) guidelines for interpreting the subjective terminology of AB 1725; (4) enhancement of diversity through role models and educational enrichment; (5) hiring of the disabled; (6) the role of the affirmative action officer and the affirmative action representative in the hiring process; (7) the role of the interviewing committee in the hiring process; (8) selection of the final candidate; (9) utilization and accountability of the authority of the Academic Senate and the Chancellor/President; (10) procedures for job announcements and job descriptions; and (11) frequently used terms in affirmative action. References and a sample AB 1725 job announcement for a full-time history instructor are included. (PAA)