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Board delays adoption of discrimination and harassment complaint procedure, creates volunteer review group
Summary
The Reston Association Board deferred a proposed Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure after extended discussion about reporting channels, timeframes and training. Four directors will work with general counsel to revise the resolution for the next regular meeting.
The Reston Association Board of Directors on Jan. 23 deferred approval of a proposed Discrimination and Harassment Complaint Procedure and directed a four‑member volunteer group of directors to work with general counsel to revise the draft.
The proposal, presented by general counsel, would formalize intake and investigation steps for alleged discrimination or harassment involving members, staff, vendors and committees. General Counsel said HUD guidance now expects associations to move “expeditiously” on such complaints and that the association could be liable if it is aware of harassment and lacks procedures to address it.
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