1-17-5: CONSEQUENCES OF A VIOLATION OF THE PROHIBITION ON SEXUAL HARASSMENT:
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 agreement, any person who violates this policy or the Prohibition on Sexual Harassment contained in 5 Illinois Compiled Statutes 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 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. (Res. 2018-4, 11-13-2018)