Given the seriousness of the consequences for the accused, a false and frivolous charge of harassment is a major offense that can itself result in disciplinary action, up to and including discharge, or, in the case of an officer, suspension or removal from an elected or appointed position. False and frivolous complaints are those accusations with respect to which the accuser is using a harassment complaint to accomplish an end other than stopping the harassment. The term does not refer to charges made in good faith that cannot be proved.
(Ord. 18-O-2, 1-2-2018, eff. 1-2-2018; amd. Ord. 20-O-27, 10-6-2020)