In addition to any and all other discipline that may be applicable pursuant to County of DeWitt's policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks and/or collective bargaining agreement, any person who violates this policy or the Prohibition on Sexual Harassment contained In ILCS Ch. 5, Act 430, § 5-65, may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 per offense, applicable discipline or discharge by County of DeWitt and any applicable fines and penalties established pursuant to local ordinance, state law or federal law. Each violation may constitute a separate offense. Any discipline imposed by County of DeWitt shall be separate and distinct from any penalty imposed by an ethics commission and any fines or penalties imposed by a court of law or a state or Federal agency.
(Res. 2019-05, passed 12-19-2019)