City Council Resolution 2018-10CITY OF MONTICELLO
WRIGHT COUNTY, MINNESOTA
RESOLUTION NO. 2018-10
A RESOLUTION SUPPORTING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE
WHEREAS, the City of Monticello is committed to promoting a positive work
environment in which all employees, contractors, commissioners, appointed officials, and elected
officials are treated with respect and dignity; and
WHEREAS, this Council holds itself, its appointed officials, commissioners, and
employees to a high standard of conduct; and
WHEREAS, the City seeks to provide a professional atmosphere where personal and
professional excellence is fostered; and
WHEREAS, the City finds effective policy and procedures, coupled with respectful
workplace training, will assist in preventing harassment and supporting individuals who are
being harassed to come forward, and ensure a problem is addressed quickly and effectively; and
WHEREAS, discrimination and harassing behaviors disrupt the workplace, are often
unlawful, and detract from the productivity and effectiveness of city staff and officials in
conducting the important work we do on behalf of our residents; and
WHEREAS, it is the City's expectation if someone is being harassed, he or she will be
supported and treated with respect and the inappropriate behavior will be addressed; and
WHEREAS, the City will provide a reporting process and a means to address
discrimination and harassment; and
WHEREAS, harassing workplace behaviors will not be tolerated, nor will retaliation for
reporting a complaint or for participating in an investigation.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOL VED by the City Council of the City of Monticello
as follows: this City Council supports a respectful workplace culture and will work to create a
harassment -free environment for all employees, elected officials, appointed officials, and
commissioners in the city.
ADOPTED BY the Monticello City Council on this 26t" day of February, 2018.
Mayor Bria'Stumpf
Attest: QIAA44 V,. i
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