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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy Effective February 29,2016 <br />appropriate when there is some ambiguity about whether the conduct was disrespectful. <br />Step 2. If a formal investigation is warranted, the individual alleging a violation of this <br />policy will be interviewed to discuss the nature of the allegations. The person being <br />interviewed may have someone of his/her own choosing present during the interview. <br />The investigator will obtain the following description of the incident, including date, time <br />and place: <br />Corroborating evidence. <br />A list of witnesses. <br />Identification of the offender. <br />Step 3. The supervisor must notify the Director of Administrative Services about the <br />allegations. <br />Step 4. As soon as practical after receiving the written or verbal complaint, the alleged <br />policy violator will be informed of the allegations. The alleged violator will have the <br />opportunity to answer questions and respond to the allegations. <br />Step 5. After adequate investigation and consultation with the appropriate personnel, a <br />decision will be made regarding whether or not disciplinary action will be taken. <br />Step 6. The alleged violator and complainant will be advised of the findings and <br />conclusions as soon as practicable. <br />Special Reporting Requirements <br />When the supervisor is perceived to be the cause of a disrespectful workplace behavior <br />incident, a report will be made to the Director of Administrative Services who will <br />assume the responsibility for investigation and discipline. <br />If the Director of Administrative Services is perceived to be the cause of a disrespectful <br />workplace behavior incident, a report will be made to the City Administrator who will <br />then assume the responsibility for investigation and discipline. If the City Administrator <br />is perceived to be the cause of a disrespectful workplace behavior incident a report will <br />be made to the City Attorney who will confer with the Mayor and City Council regarding <br />appropriate investigation and action. <br />If a councilmember is perceived to be the cause of a disrespectful workplace behavior <br />incident involving City personnel, the report will be made to the Director of <br />Administrative Services and referred to the City Attorney who will undertake the <br />necessary investigation. The City Attorney will report his/her findings to the City <br />Council, which will take the action it deems appropriate. <br />Pending completion of the investigation, the City Administrator may at his/her discretion <br />take appropriate action to protect the alleged victim, other employees, or citizens. <br />Confidentiality <br />A person reporting or witnessing a violation of this policy cannot be guaranteed <br />anonymity. The person's name and statements may have to be provided to the alleged <br />75