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Each Department Head and Supervisor is responsible for: <br /> The implementation of this policy within their area; <br /> Assuring that all employees are informed of this policy by issuing a statement that will <br /> make it clear to all employees that sexual harassment/inappropriate conduct is <br /> considered a form of employee misconduct and discipline will be enforced against any <br /> employee engaging in such conduct and against any Supervisor, or Department Head <br /> who knowingly allows such behavior to continue; <br /> Taking steps to encourage individuals who believe that they have been the recipient <br /> of sexual harassment/inappropriate conduct to report such incidents to their <br /> Supervisor, Department Head, Human Resource Representative, City Administrator <br /> or City Attorney; <br /> Cooperating fully with any ongoing investigation regarding any incident of sexual <br /> harassment/inappropriate conduct; and <br /> Monitoring the work place to ensure no sexually suggestive material is displayed. <br /> The employee's Supervisor, or the person to whom the employee spoke with, should notify <br /> the City Administrator as soon as is practicable after receiving notice of the concerns. The <br /> matter will be investigated in a thorough and timely manner by the City Administrator or <br /> his /her designee and appropriate action will be taken. All investigations will be conducted in <br /> compliance with applicable state law, union contracts, and this policy. To accomplish this <br /> task, the cooperation of all employees is required. Any employee who makes a false <br /> complaint or provides false information during an investigation may be subject to disciplinary <br /> action, up to and including termination. <br /> The City will take action to correct any and all reported harassment to the extent evidence is <br /> available to verify the alleged harassment and any related retaliation. Strict confidentiality is <br /> not possible in all cases of sexual harassment as the accused has the right to answer <br /> charges made against them; particularly if discipline is a possible outcome. Reasonable <br /> efforts will be made to respect the confidentiality of the individuals involved, to the extent <br /> possible. <br /> Retaliation <br /> The City of Mounds View will not tolerate retaliation or intimidation directed towards anyone <br /> who makes a complaint. Retaliation includes, but is not limited to, any form of intimidation, <br /> reprisal or harassment. Any individual who retaliates against a person who testifies, assists, <br /> or participates in an investigation may be subject to disciplinary action up to and including <br /> termination. <br /> Page A -3 <br />