City takes first reading on updated harassment ordinance to align with federal employment law
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Summary
City Attorney Wenco presented amendments to Chapter 29 to update the city's harassment policy and correct procedural inconsistencies; the commission approved the first reading and staff said a second reading will include a public hearing.
City Attorney Wenco told the Dickinson City Commission that outside employment counsel reviewed Chapter 29 and proposed revisions because the existing harassment policy was outdated and inconsistent with federal employment law. Wenco said the changes reflect federal law standards and procedural fixes to clarify filing, notice and handling of complaints.
Wenco said the proposed amendments were vetted with outside counsel and have been reviewed by relevant staff and the civil service commission. The code changes before the commission were the policy revisions; Wenco said additional procedural components remain under review to resolve inconsistencies in how complaints are filed and who receives notifications.
Commissioner Frederick moved to approve the first reading of Ordinance 18‑12; Commissioner Oderman seconded. The motion carried and the second reading will include the public hearing.
