It is the policy of the city to treat all applicants and employees equally and without regard to race, creed, religion, color, national origin, sex, age, the presence of a physical, mental or sensory handicap, marital or veteran status, or any other basis that is required by local, state or federal law. It is also the policy of the city to foster and maintain a harmonious nondiscriminatory working environment for all officers and employees. Toward this end, the city will not tolerate racial, ethnic, religious or sexual slurs or comments demeaning national origin or the handicapped, or any form of sexual harassment, by or about any officer, employee, applicant or the public.
(Ord. 1153 § 1, 1991)
The mayor shall oversee the city's equal employment opportunity and nondiscrimination policy. Any officer, employee or applicant who is subjected to discriminatory treatment in violation of this policy should bring the matter to the attention of the appropriate department head, who shall report the matter directly to the mayor.
(Ord. 1153 § 1, 1991)
Any officer or employee violating or failing to comply with the policies set forth in this chapter may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, termination from employment and/or temporary suspension with loss of pay up to and including 30 days.
(Ord. 1153 § 1, 1991)
Copies of the policies set forth in this chapter shall be distributed to all city officers and employees, shall appear in all operational documents of the city, including bid calls, and shall be permanently displayed in all city facilities.
(Ord. 1153 § 1, 1991)