1-12-8: CONSEQUENCES FOR KNOWINGLY MAKING A FALSE REPORT:

A false report is a report of sexual harassment made by an accuser using the sexual harassment report to accomplish some end other than stopping sexual harassment or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. A false report is not a report made in good faith which cannot be proven. Given the seriousness of the consequences for the accused, a false or frivolous report is a severe offense that can itself result in disciplinary action. Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this chapter shall be subject to discipline or discharge pursuant to applicable Municipal policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks and/or collective bargaining agreements.

In addition, any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act to an Ethics Commission, an inspector general, the State Police, a State's Attorney, the Attorney General, or any other law enforcement official is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. An Ethics Commission may levy an administrative fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) against any person who intentionally makes a false, frivolous or bad faith allegation. (Ord. 17-12-48, 12-11-2017)

1-12-9: EXISTING ORDINANCES OR POLICIES:

This chapter shall be deemed to supersede any and all existing ordinances or policies which regulate the conduct of Village elected officials, officers or employees, but only to the extent of the regulations set forth in this chapter. (Ord. 17-12-48, 12-11-2017)

1-12-10: FUTURE AMENDMENTS:

Any amendment to the Act that becomes effective after the effective date of this chapter shall be incorporated into this chapter by reference and shall be applicable to the regulated activities. However, any amendment that makes its provisions optional for adoption by municipalities shall not be incorporated into this chapter by reference without formal action by the Corporate Authorities of the Village. (Ord. 17-12-48, 12-11-2017)

1-12-11: FUTURE ACTS DEEMED UNCONSTITUTIONAL:

   A.   If the Illinois Supreme Court declares the Act unconstitutional in its entirety, then this chapter shall be repealed as of the date that the Illinois Supreme Court's decision becomes final and not subject to any further appeals or rehearings. This chapter shall be deemed repealed without further action by the Corporate Authorities of the Village if the Act is found unconstitutional by the Illinois Supreme Court.

   B.   If the Illinois Supreme Court declares part of the Act unconstitutional but upholds the constitutionality of the remainder of the Act, or does not address the remainder of the Act, then the remainder of the Act as adopted by this chapter shall remain in full force and effect; however, that part of this chapter relating to the part of the Act found unconstitutional shall be deemed repealed without further action by the Corporate Authorities of the Village. (Ord. 17-12-48, 12-11-2017)

1-12-12: PENALTY:

Any person found to be violating any provision of this chapter for which no other penalty is specified shall be fined not less than fifty dollars ($50.00) nor more than seven hundred fifty dollars ($750.00). (Ord. 17-12-48, 12-11-2017)