Fiscal Note
The proposed resolution adopts the Common Council Prohibited Harassment and/or Discrimination Policy to apply to alders. Any costs associated with developing and implementing training will be absorbed within the existing Common Council budget. No appropriation is required.
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SUBSTITUTE: Establishing a Common Council Prohibited Harassment and/or Discrimination Policy
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WHEREAS, the City of Madison’s vision is Inclusive, Innovative, and Thriving; and,
WHEREAS, the City of Madison is committed to equity, diversity, inclusion, equal employment and participatory government for all; and,
WHEREAS, the goal of our policy is for City work and meeting environments to be free of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation; and,
WHEREAS, the Administrative Procedure Memorandum (APM) 3-5 (https://www.cityofmadison.com/mayor/apm/3-5.pdf) policy prohibits City employees from harassment and/or discrimination; and,
WHEREAS, the Common Council desires to apply similar standards to the actions of members of the Council; and,
WHEREAS, we expect all members of the Common Council to treat their colleagues, City employees and members of the public in a welcoming, fair, respectful, and equitable manner;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Madison Common Council adopts the Common Council Prohibited Harassment and/or Discrimination Policy to apply to alders.
BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that the Common Council directs the Common Council Office to develop anti-harassment and discrimination training, which all alders shall complete.