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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,2016 supervisor what is regarded as offensive, taking into account the sensibilities of employees and the possibility of public reaction. Although the standard for how employees treat each other and the general public will be the same throughout the City, there may be differences between work groups about what is appropriate in other circumstances unique to a work group. If an employee is unsure whether a particular behavior is appropriate, the employee should request clarification from their supervisor or the Director of Administrative Services. Sexual harassment: can consist of a wide range of unwanted and unwelcome sexually directed behavior such as unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature when: Submitting to the conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual's employment; or Submitting to or rejecting the conduct is used as the basis for an employment decision affecting an individual's employment; or Such conduct has the purpose or result of unreasonably interfering with an individual's work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. Sexual harassment includes, but is not limited to, the following: Unwelcome or unwanted sexual advances. This means stalking, patting, pinching, brushing up against, hugging, cornering, kissing, fondling or any other similar physical contact considered unacceptable by another individual. Verbal or written abuse kidding, or comments that are sexually-oriented and considered unacceptable by another individual. This includes comments about an individual's body or appearance where such comments go beyond mere courtesy, telling "dirty jokes" or any other tasteless, sexually oriented comments, innuendos or actions that offend others. Requests or demands for sexual favors. This includes subtle or obvious expectations, pressures, or requests for any type of sexual favor, along with an implied or specific promise of favorable treatment (or negative consequence) concerning one's current or future job. Possession and Use of Dangerous Weapons Possession or use of a dangerous weapon (see definitions) is prohibited on City property, in city vehicles, or in any personal vehicle, which is being used for City business. This includes employees with valid permits to carry firearms. The following exceptions to the dangerous weapons prohibition are as follows: 72