Chapter 2.54
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
Sections:
2.54.020 Mayor to oversee policy.
2.54.030 Penalty for violations.
2.54.040 Cooperation with human rights organizations.
2.54.010 Policy.
It is the policy of the town 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 disability, marital or veteran status, or any other basis that is required by local, state or federal law. It is also the policy of the town to foster and maintain a harmonious nondiscriminatory working environment for all officers and employees. Toward this end, the town will not tolerate racial, ethnic, religious or sexual slurs or comments demeaning national origin or the disabled, or any form of sexual harassment, by or about any officer, employee, applicant or the public. (Ord. 1003 § 1, 1996)
2.54.020 Mayor to oversee policy.
The mayor or the mayor’s designee shall oversee the town’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. 1003 § 1, 1996)
2.54.030 Penalty for violations.
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. 1003 § 1, 1996)
2.54.040 Cooperation with human rights organizations.
The town shall cooperate to the fullest extent possible with governmental organizations and commissions concerned with nondiscrimination and equal employment opportunity. (Ord. 1003 § 1, 1996)
2.54.050 Posting of policy.
Copies of the policies set forth in this chapter shall be distributed to all town officers and employees, shall appear in all operational documents of the town, including bid calls, and shall be permanently displayed in all town facilities. (Ord. 1003 § 1, 1996)