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SECTION 7 CONDUCT
<br />7.1 Code of Conduct
<br />Policy of 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
<br />pain, fear, or harm.
<br />• Discriminatory behavior includes inappropriate remarks about or conduct related to an
<br />employee's race, color, creed, religion, national origin, disability, sex, marital status,
<br />familial status, age, sexual orientation, membership or activity in a local human rights
<br />commission, status with regard to public assistance, or other characteristics protected by
<br />state or federal anti -discrimination law.
<br />• Offensive behavior may include, but is not limited to, such work -related actions as
<br />rudeness, exclusionary behavior, creating or displaying graphics depicting co-workers or
<br />customers, angry outbursts, inappropriate joking, vulgar obscenities, name-calling,
<br />disrespectful language, or the intentional filing of an unfounded complaint under this
<br />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 City
<br />premises, in a manner that reflects most favorably on the City. Conduct unbecoming of a
<br />City employee includes violent behavior, discriminatory behavior, offensive behavior,
<br />harassment, and any conduct that discredits the City, reflects negatively on it, or
<br />adversely impacts the functioning of City employees, departments, or the organization as
<br />a whole.
<br />2. Conduct in Dealing with the Public
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