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SECTION 7 CONDUCT <br />7.1 Code of Conduct <br />Policy Statement <br />It is the policy of the city of Ramsey to maintain a respectful work environment free from violence, <br />discrimination, and offensive or degrading remarks or conduct. Preserving a respectful <br />environment in which to work is the shared responsibility of both management and employees. <br />Inappropriate conduct or communication can interfere with an individual's employment or use of <br />public services, or create an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment. Any employee <br />found to have acted in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, <br />which may include dismissal from employment. <br />Scope <br />This policy governs the conduct of all City personnel, including: elected officials; union, non- <br />union, supervisory, non -supervisory, managerial, full-time, part-time and temporary employees; <br />and members of City boards and commissions. <br />Definitions of Prohibited Behaviors <br />Violent behavior includes the use or threat of physical force or intimidation to cause pain, fear or <br />hurt. <br />Discriminatory behavior includes inappropriate remarks about or conduct related to an employee's <br />race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, age, <br />sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard <br />to public assistance or other characteristic protected by State or federal anti -discrimination law. <br />Offensive behavior may include, but is not limited to, such work -related actions as rudeness, <br />exclusionary behavior, creating or displaying graphics depicting co-workers or customers <br />inappropriately, angry outbursts, inappropriate joking, vulgar obscenities, name calling, <br />disrespectful language, or the intentional filing of an unfounded complaint under this policy. <br />Policies <br />1) Expected Conduct of City Employees in General <br />Employees of the City shall conduct themselves at all times while on duty or on the <br />employer's premises, in such a manner as to reflect most favorably on the City. Conduct <br />unbecoming a City employee shall include violent behavior, discriminatory behavior, <br />offensive behavior, harassment, and any conduct that tends to bring the City into disrepute <br />371Page <br />