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12 -09 -09 <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 /> D) 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 /> sexual harassment. The City of Centerville is obligated to prevent and correct <br /> unlawful harassment in a manner which does not abridge the rights of the accused. <br /> To accomplish this task, the cooperation of all Employees is required. <br /> Action: The City of Centerville, in all cases, will take action to correct any reported <br /> harassment to the extent evidence is available to verify the alleged harassment and <br /> any related retaliation. All allegations will be investigated. Strict confidentiality is not <br /> always possible in all cases of sexual harassment as the accused has the right to <br /> answer charges made against them, particularly if discipline is a possible outcome. <br /> Reasonable efforts will be made to respect the confidentiality of the individuals <br /> involved, to the extent possible. <br /> 19. RESIGNATION <br /> 19.1 Written Notice <br /> General: Any Employee wishing to leave municipal service in good standing must <br /> submit a written resignation to his or her supervisor at least fourteen (14) calendar <br /> days before an Employee's anticipated leaving. The resignation must state the <br /> effective date of the resignation may state the reason for leaving. Unless approved by <br /> the City Administrator, the employee shall work all regular work days during the <br /> fourteen day resignation notice period. The City Administrator may waive the notice <br /> requirement if it is determined to be in the best interest of the City. <br /> 20. CODE OF CONDUCT AND ETHICS <br /> 20.1 Purpose <br /> General: The City Council of the City of Centerville requires all Employees of the <br /> City to adhere to the following code of conduct and ethics. The purpose of this <br /> policy is to establish standards for all such persons by setting forth actions which are <br /> Page 35 of 50 <br /> Adopted ,2009 <br />