In addition to any and all other discipline that may be applicable pursuant to municipal policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks, and/or collective bargaining agreements, any person who violates this policy or the prohibition on sexual harassment contained in 5 ILCS 430/5-65 may be subject to a fine of up to $5,000 per offense, applicable disciplinary actions or discharge by the municipality, 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 the municipality 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.
(Ord. 20-05, passed 6-16-2020) Penalty, see § 31.99