In addition to any and all other discipline that may be applicable pursuant to county 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 5 ILCS 430/5-65, may be subject to a fine of up to five thousand dollars ($5,000.00) per offense, applicable discipline or discharge by the County 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 County 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. 01-18-002, 1-16-2018; amd. Ord. 02-21-003, 2-18-2021)