(A) Any person violating any provision of this chapter for which no specific penalty is prescribed shall be subject to § 10.99 of this code of ordinances.
(B) (1) 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 ILCS 430/5-65, may be subject to a fine of up to an amount set forth in § 35.01 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 village 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.
(2) Consequences for knowingly making a false report.
(a) A false report is a report of sexual harassment made by an accuser using the sexual harassment report to accomplish some end other than stopping sexual harassment or retaliation for reporting sexual harassment. A false report is not a report made in good faith which cannot be proven.
(b) Given the seriousness of the consequences for the accused, a false or frivolous report is a severe offense that can itself result in disciplinary action. Any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of this policy shall be subject to discipline or discharge pursuant to applicable village policies, employment agreements, procedures, employee handbooks, and/or collective bargaining agreements.
(c) In addition, any person who intentionally makes a false report alleging a violation of any provision of the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, being 5 ILCS 430/1-1 et seq. to an ethics commission, an inspector general, the State Police, a State’s Attorney, the Attorney General, or any other law enforcement official is guilty of a Class A misdemeanor. An ethics commission may levy an administrative fine of up to an amount set forth in § 35.01 against any person who intentionally makes a false, frivolous, or bad faith allegation.
(Ord. 18-01, passed 1-8-2018)