(A) If the immediate supervisor (or President of the Board [or his or her designee]) determines that the complaint is credible and if the complaint is not resolved by conciliation, the complaint shall be forwarded in writing to the Board of Trustees together with a report of investigation and a recommended disciplinary action. The Board, prior to acting on the matter, will afford the complaining party and the party accused of the conduct complained of, a chance to address the Board. Reasonable notice will be given to each party of the time, date and location of the meeting at which the Board will consider the matter. Violations of this policy may result in discipline up to and including termination, and each violation may constitute a separate offense.
(B) False or unfounded accusations of sexual harassment, or other harassment or discrimination, can have serious effects on innocent persons. If an investigation of a complaint supports a conclusion that an employee or other person has knowingly made a false accusation of harassment or discrimination, the Board may take appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination of any employee or other person affiliated with the village making a false or unfounded accusation.
(Ord. 18-01, passed 2-6-2018)