(A) The County Commissioners may not discharge, threaten, or otherwise discriminate against a complainant, or employee acting on behalf of a complainant, regarding compensation, terms, conditions, or privilege of employment because:
(1) The complainant, or employee acting on behalf of the complainant, reports a violation or a suspected violation of this chapter; or
(2) A complainant, or employee acting on behalf of a complainant, is requested by the Ethics Commission to participate in an investigation, hearing, or inquiry held by the Ethics Commission.
(B) The provisions of this section do not apply to a complainant, or an employee acting on behalf of a complainant, who knowingly makes a false report.
(2004 Code, § 18-14) (Ord. 03-14, passed 7-1-2003; Ord. 2018-02, passed 3-13-2018; Ord. 2021-03, passed 3-11-2021)