HomeMy WebLinkAboutOrd2019-012 - Pulled From Agenda Sponsored by: Council Member Lane
Introduction-Date. ul., 4 2019 Postponed
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Pulled,from the agenda on July 22, 2019
Public Hearing Date: August 12, 2019
Enactment Date: August 12, 2019
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-012
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, AMENDING SEWARD CITY CODE 3.75.010, SEXUAL
HARASSMENT, TO ADD PROHIBITIONS AGAINST OTHER FORMS
OF HARASSMENT AND BULLYING CONDUCT, AND TO APPLY
SEWARD CITY CODE 3.75.010 TO ALL CITY EMPLOYEES,
OFFICERS, AND ELECTED AND APPOINTED CITY OFFICIALS
WHEREAS, the City of Seward ("City") adopted detailed policies prohibiting
harassment, defamation, and conduct generally identified as "bullying" in 2016; and
WHEREAS, the City is dedicated to ensuring that it provides a harmonious workplace,
safe from all forms of harassment and bullying regardless of gender, sexual orientation, race,
religious orientation, or any other personal characteristics; and
WHEREAS, the expansion of the harassment and bullying prohibitions in the Seward
City Code will provide the City administration the ability to fine person(s) violating the City's
anti-harassment and anti-bullying provisions.
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA HEREBY ORDAINS that:
Section 1. Seward City Code SECTION 3.75.010 - SEXUAL HARASSMENT is
hereby amended as follows:
(Deletions are Bold Strikethroughs; Additions are Underlined Bold Italics.)
3.75.010. -Sexu-alhHarassment and Bullying prohibited.
(a) . City employees, officials,
volunteers or persons under contract with the City to provide services or goods shall not
subject any person
" to harassment while conducting business ott
the City's behalf.
The City administration shall define harassment in policies approved by City
Council via resolution. The definitions shall prohibit and define sexual harassment, bullying,
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and general harassment.
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-012
`b) No individual should imply to an employee that lack of cooperation of a sexual
nature would in some way negatively affect that person's employment, assignment,
compensation, advancements, career development, or any other condition of employment. Any
such actions are subject to punishment up to and including termination.
Le) An employee who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual harassment-or
intimidation—on the job must bring this to the immediate attention of either the employee's
supervisor, the personnel officer or the city manager. All such complaints will be promptly and
fairly investigated and, where appropriate, immediate corrective action will be taken, which may
include confiscation of electronic devices or placement on paid administrative leave. To the
highest degree possible, allowing for a fair investigation, all such complaint will be treated in the
strictest confidence. Employees shall not be retaliated against because they have made
complaints of sexual harassment.
(e) The City shall adopt policies enacting a confidential complaint and investigation
process for claims arising under this section. These policies shall be adopted and may be
amended upon City Council approval. All policies shall be posted in accordance with federal,
state, and local law, and shall be made available on the City website.
Section 3. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
this 22nd day of July, 2019.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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David Squires, Mayor
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-012
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
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