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SECTION 7 CONDUCT 7.1 Code of Conduct Policy of Statement olicy Statement It is the policy of the cityCity of Ramsey to maintain a respectful work environment free from violence, discrimination, and offensive or degrading remarks or conduct. —_Preserving a respectful environment in which to work is the shared responsibility of both management and employees. Inappropriate conduct or communication can interfere with an individual's employment or use of public services, or create an intimidating, hostile, or offensive work environment. —_Any employee found to have acted in violation of this policy shall be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, which may include dismissal from employment. Scope cope This policy governs the conduct of all CityCity personnel, including elected officials; union, non- union, supervisory, non -supervisory, managerial, full-time, part-time and temporary employees; and members of CityCity boards and commissions. DEFINITIONS OF PROHIBITED BEHAVIORS .—Violent behavior includes the use or threat of physical force or intimidation to cause pain, fearor harm or hurt. • .—Discriminatory behavior includes inappropriate remarks about or conduct related to an employee's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status, familial status, age, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, status with regard to public assistance, or other characteristics protected by &State or federal anti -discrimination law. • • Offensive behavior may include, but is not limited to, such work -related actions as rudeness, exclusionary behavior, creating or displaying graphics depicting co-workers or customers inappropriately, angry outbursts, inappropriate joking, vulgar obscenities, name: calling, disrespectful language, or the intentional filing of an unfounded complaint under this policy. POLICIESolicics 1 -1. Expected Conduct of City Cl Employees in General Employees of the CityCity shall conduct themselves at all times, while on duty or on City the employer's premises, in such a manner thatas-te reflects most favorably on the CityCity.—Conduct unbecoming a CityCity employee shall includes violent behavior, discriminatory behavior, offensive behavior, harassment, and any conduct that discredits 481Page