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RESOLUTION N0. 91-55
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF PALM DESERT. CALIFORNIA ESTABLISHING A
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYMENT.
WHEREAS. it is desirable for Cities to offer equal
opportunity in all matters of empioyment, with employment based
solely upon the merit and ability of the individual regardless of
race. color. ethnic or natural origin, marital status. age. sex.
political or religious opinion or affiliation or physical
handicap.
WHEREAS. all employees are to be treated with respect
and dignity and without any form of harassment.
WHEREAS. Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation
of Sec. 703 of Title VII.
NOW. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED. by the City Council of
the City of Paim Desert, California. a Policy in Sexual
Harassment is hereby established. a copy of said policy being
attached hereto, marked "Exhibit A". and by such reference made a
part hereof as though herein set out in full. to be effective
immediately.
PASSED. APPROVED. AND ADOPTED by the City Council of
the City of Palm Oesert, California, on this 23rd day of
�1�� v ����� by the fo 1 1 ow i ng vote :
1�91
AYES: Benson, Crites, Kelly, Wilson, Snycie.:
NOES: None
ABSENT: \one
ABSTAIN: �on� , � .� )
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WALTER H. SNYDER, AYOR
ATTEST:
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EMPLOYMENT POLICY
"t'7W I B I T A"
SEXUAL HARASS ENT POLICY
I t i s t`�e po 1 i cy of the C i ty of Pa 1 m Desert to offer equa 1
opportunity in all matters of employment. Employment with the
City is based solely upon the merit and ability of the individual
regardless of race. color, ethnic or natural origin, marital
status. aae, sex, political or religious oAinion or affiliation
or physical handicap.
All emp!oyees are to be treated with respect and dignity. A�y
form of harassment -- racial, religious. sexual, etc. -- by
another employee or supervisor will not be tolerated under any
circumstarces.
SEXUAL HARASSMENT POLICY
Harassment on the basis of sex is a violation of Sec. 703 0�
Tit�e V[I. Unwelcome sexuai advances, requests for sex;;ai
favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature
constitute sexual harassment when:
(1) Submission to such conduct is made either explicit'y or
implicit'y a term or condition of an individual's
employment;
(Z) Submission to or rejection of such conduct by an
individual is used as the basis for emplo�.me�t
decisions affecting such individual;
(3) Such conduct
interfering
creating an
environment.
has the purpose or effect of substantial!y
with an individual's work performance or
intimidating. hostile or offensive working
Common sources of charges include offensive or abusive physical
contact, joking, lewd language, suggesting sexual favors.
displaying sexually suggestive objects. pictures. magazines. etc.
[. Ail employees of the City of Palm Desert are expe�ted
to avoid any behavior or conduct toward any �Lher
employee which could be interpreted as sexual
harassment.
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f I. Any emA 1 oyee who fee 1 s that he or she has been `�e
victim of sexual harassment should notify his/her
supervisor. department head or the Director oF Hurar,
Resources.
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III. Appropriate management and suAervisory personnel shall
make prompt. impartial investigation. resolution of
complaints and corrective action when they become aware
oF sexual harassment. Such action may incluGe
discipline up to and including termination of �ne
of�ending employee or employees. The affected employee
may appeal the disciplinary action taken against
him/her pursuant to this section by �ollowing the
procedures outlined in Chapter 2.52 of the Palm Desert
Municipal Code.
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