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Introduction Date: August 12, 2019
LopBECAUSE THE Introduction Postponed: August 12, 2019
INTRODUCTION WAS Work Session: September 9, 2019
POSTPONED TWICE AND Introduction Date: September 23, 2019
NEVER BROUGHT BACK Introduction Postponed: September 23, 2019
Public Hearing Date: xxx, 2019
Enactment Date: xxx, 2019
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-014
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,
OFFICIALS AND AGENTS WHEN ACTING ON THE CITY'S BEHALF
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 when acting on the City's behalf.
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 Bold Underlined Italics.)
3.75.010. -Sexual-hHarassment and Bullying-prohibited.
(a) . City employees, officials or
agents shall not subject any person:
to harassment while
representing the City or conducting business on the City's behalf
The City administration shall define harassment and bullying in policies adopted
under subsection (e) of this section. The definitions shall prohibit and define sexual
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-014
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harassment, bullying, and non-sexual harassment. Sexual-harassment-does-not-refer-to
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(cb) No person subject to this section individual-should imply to another person ail
employee that lack of cooperation of a sexual nature would in some way negatively affect that
person's access to City services, employment, assignment, compensation, advancements, career
development, or any other privilege, benefit or right arising from that person's relationship
with the Citv.con itio of employment. Any such actions are a violation of this section and
subject to punishment up to and including termination of employment or services.
(Lie) Any person who believes that he/she has been subjected to sexual
harassment or bullying o.. intimidation on the o prohibited under this section or the policies
adopted under this section may must file a complaint with bring this to the immediate attention
of either the employee's supervisor, the personnel officer or the city manager.A person may also
file a complaint with the City Attorney if the conduct arises from actions taken by the City
Manager, City Clerk, a council member or the Mayor. Complaint forms shall be available at
the Clerk's office and on the City website. Filing instructions shall be included on the
complaint form. All properly filed such complaints will be prompd fairly investigated
within 15 days after the complaint is filed and, where appropriate, immediate corrective action
will be taken. To the highest degree possible, allowing for a fair investigation, all such
complaint will be treated in the strictest confidence. EmployeesThe City shall not be-retaliated
against any person for because they have made bringing a complaints of sexual harassment or
bullying.
(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 14t1'day of October, 2019.
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE 2019-014
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
THIS ORDINANCE WAS
NEVER INTRODUCED
BECAUSE THE
INTRODUCTION WAS
POSTPONED TWICE AND
NEVER BROUGHT BACK
David Squires, Mayor
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
ATTEST:
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Brenda J. Ballou, MMC
City Clerk
(City Seal)