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a department director; and/or the Human Resource Representative; and/or the city administrator The city wants to resolve any problems, but it can do so only if it is aware of them. The city encourages any individual who believes he/she is being harassed to report any and all incidents of perceived harassment. Your report may be verbal or written; in either case, it is important that you state that your report is being made under this harassment policy, or that it concerns harassment. You may choose to whom you make the report; that choice, however, must be made from the list of individuals named above. The city will promptly investigate harassment complaints as appropriate, and take other appropriate action. Any person who is found to have committed prohibited harassment will be subject to corrective action up to and including termination. Confidentiality Every effort will be made to protect the confidentiality of information the city receives pursuant to this policy to the extent possible and to the extent permitted by law. No Retaliation Retaliation against any individual for making a complaint under this policy, for opposing harassment, or for participating in an investigation of any claim regarding harassment or inappropriate behavior is strictly prohibited. If you feel that you have experienced such retaliation, you should follow the Reporting Procedure outlined above. Questions About Policy Any questions about this policy or a related matter, should be referred to the city administrator or Human Resources. Workplace Violence The City of Elk River seeks to provide a safe and secure workplace environment for employees, volunteers, vendors, and citizens. Violence, or the threat of violence, has no place on city premises. The city is committed to preventing the potential for violence in and around the workplace and to fostering a work environment of respect and positive conflict resolution. Many employees may be exposed to violence by the nature of their jobs. Violence or the threat of violence by or against any employee or other person while on city premises is strictly prohibited and may subject the individual to serious disciplinary action and/or criminal charges. Possession, use, or threat of use of an object that could be considered a dangerous weapon, including all firearms, is prohibited on city premises, including city vehicles, unless such possession or use is an approved requirement of the city job.