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<br />In summary, sexual harassment is the unwanted, unwelcome and repeated <br />action of an individual against another individual, using sexual overtones as a <br />means of creating stress and a hostile working environment. <br /> <br />18.3 Expectations <br /> <br />The City of Centerville recognizes the need to educate its employees on the <br />subject of sexual harassment and stands committed to provide information and <br />training. All employees are expected to treat each other and the general public <br />with respect and to assist in fostering an environment that is free from unwanted <br />harassment. Violations of this policy may result in discipline, including possible <br />discharge. Each situation will be evaluated on a case by case basis depending <br />on the severity and the circumstances involved. <br /> <br />In order for a sexual harassment issue to be addressed, it must be brought to the <br />attention of management. In order for action to be taken, information must be <br />forwarded to the appropriate level of management. <br /> <br />Any employee who believes he or she has been harassed by a co-worker, <br />supervisor, or agent of the City should promptly report the facts of the incident or <br />incidents and the names of the individuals involved to his or her supervisor or in <br />the alternative to the City Administrator. <br /> <br />Supervisors should immediately report any incidents of sexual harassment to the <br />City Administrator. If the City Administrator is unavailable, supervisors should <br />report the incident immediately to the mayor or a councilmember. The City <br />Administrator (or mayor or councilmember) will investigate such claims and take <br />appropriate action. <br /> <br />In addition to notifying one of the above people and reporting the nature of the <br />harassment, the employee is also urged to take the following steps: <br /> <br />a. Clearly indicate to the harasser that the conduct is <br />unwelcome and document that conversation. <br /> <br />b. Document the occurrences of harassment. <br /> <br />c. Submit the documented complaints to your <br />supervisor, the City Administrator, mayor or <br />councilmember. It is required that the complaint is <br />in writing. <br /> <br />d. Document any further harassment or reprisals that <br />occur after the complaint is made. <br /> <br />29 <br />