In addition to any and all other discipline that may be applicable pursuant to the city’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 the city 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 city 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. 3580, passed 5-21-2020)