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Violations: The City of Centerville recognizes the need to educate its Employees on <br /> the 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 with <br /> 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 on the <br /> severity and the circumstances involved. <br /> Notice: In order for a sexual harassment issue to be addressed, it must be brought <br /> to the attention of management. In order for action to be taken, information must <br /> be forwarded to the appropriate level of management. <br /> Report to: Any Employee who believes he or she has been harassed by a co- <br /> worker, supervisor, or agent of the City should promptly report the facts of the <br /> incident or incidents and the names of the individuals involved to his or her <br /> supervisor or in the alternative to the City Administrator. <br /> Responsibility: Supervisors should immediately report any incidents of sexual <br /> harassment to the City Administrator. If the City Administrator is unavailable, or if <br /> the City Administrator is the subject of the alleged harassment, the employee should <br /> report the incident immediately to the Mayor. The City Administrator (or Mayor) ' <br /> will investigate such claims and consult with the City attorney for advice on <br /> appropriate action. <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 /> A) Clearly indicate to the harasser that the conduct is unwelcome and document <br /> that conversation; <br /> B) Document the occurrences of harassment; <br /> C) Submit the documented complaints to your supervisor, the City <br /> Administrator, mayor or councilmember. It is required that the complaint is <br /> in writing <br /> ll) Document any further harassment or reprisals that occur after the complaint <br /> is made. <br /> Rights: Employees have the right to raise the issue of sexual harassment and to file <br /> complaints with respect to such harassment without reprisal. The City recognizes <br /> that there are inherent difficulties in developing evidence and maintaining close <br /> working relationships among Employees in instances where harassment has <br /> occurred. Because of this, the City urges that conduct which is viewed as offensive, <br /> be reported immediately to allow for corrective action to be taken through education <br /> and initial counseling, if appropriate. <br /> Obligations: Management has the obligation to provide an environment free of <br /> Page 35 of 51 <br /> Adopted XXX, 2009 <br /> 83 <br />