(A) The township shall not tolerate retaliation against any employee or other person who, in good faith, reports a violation or perceived violation of township policies, or retaliation against any employee or other person who participates in any investigation as a witness or otherwise.
(B) Retaliation is a serious violation of this policy and is subject to discipline up to, and including, discharge.
(C) An employee must promptly report any acts of retaliation to his or her department head or to the Township Supervisor.
(Board and Administrative Policies Manual, § 5.17)