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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCC RESO 93-189RESOLUTION NO. 93-189 RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF NATIONAL CITY APPROVING AN AMENDED POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT WHEREAS, the City Council approved a Policy on Discrimination and Harassment in April, 1988; and WHEREAS, recent changes in the statutory law and court decisions require that the Policy be amended. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of National City that the City Council hereby approves an amended Policy on Discrimina- tion and Harassment. Said Policy is attached hereto as Exhibit "A" and incorporated herein by reference. PASSED and ADOPTED this 7th day of December, 1993. George H. Waters, Mayor ATTEST: f Lor Anne Peoples, City lerk APPROVED AS TO FORM: g..„. George H. Eiser, III City Attorney City of National City POLICY ON DISCRIMINATION AND HARASSMENT I. POLICY It is the policy of the City of National City that all employees have a right to work in an environment free of discrimination, which encompasses freedom from harassment related to the sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, physical or mental disability. City employees are expected to treat members of the public and their fellow employees with respect and dignity. The City strongly disapproves of discrimination and harassment in any form and will not tolerate this behavior under any circumstance. Such conduct may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. Employees who have complaints of discrimination or harassment against anyone at work, including supervisors, co-workers or visitors are urged to report such conduct to designated City officials so that the City may investigate and resolve the problem. The City will investigate all complaints in conformance with procedures outlined in the City's Administrative Manual. Where investigations confirm the allegations, appropriate corrective action will be taken. The City will maintain the information provided in the complaint and investigation process confidential in accordance with its procedures. There shall be no retaliation against employees for reporting discrimination, harassment or assisting the City in the investigation of a complaint, unless it is determined that an employee knowingly provided false information. II. DEFINITION Discrimination means unequal or abridged treatment of any person in their rights and opportunity to seek, obtain, hold and prosper in an employment relationship with the City on the basis of sex, sexual orientation, marital status, race, color, religion, national origin, age, or physical or mental disability. In particular, discrimination on the basis of sex, commonly referred to as sexual harassment means unwelcome sexual advances; other verbal or EXHIBIT "A" physical conduct of a sexual nature that may threaten or insinuate either explicitly or implicitly that submission to or rejection of sexual advances will in any way influence any personnel decision regarding that person's employment, evaluation, wages, advancement, assigned duties, shifts or any condition of employment or career development; any verbal or physical conduct that has the purpose or effect of substantially interfering with the employee's ability to do their job or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive working environment. III. IMPLEMENTATION It is the responsibility of the City Manager to issue details of this policy and procedures to implement this policy. Procedures shall describe program responsibilities, methods of notice and orientation, a complaint procedure and other directives necessary to effectively implement this policy.