(A) The village wants to ensure that aspects of its operation are kept confidential to the greatest extent possible. Employees may become aware of confidential village and citizen information during their employment. The types of information and records the village considers confidential include, but are not limited to, such things as information concerning personnel, citizen financial information and legal issues.
(B) In addition, employees are prohibited from engaging in gossip based on information not available to the general public that may give rise to village liability.
(C) Please remember that the need for confidentiality does not end when the employer/employee relationship has been discontinued. During employment, a breach of such confidentiality will result in disciplinary action and may result in immediate termination. After the employee’s termination, a breach of the confidentiality requirements may result in legal action.
(Ord. 648, passed 11-9-2020; Ord. 688, passed 9-11-2023)