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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] RESOLUTION NO. 230264
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
RESOLUTION - Adopting and authorizing the execution of an amendment to the 2021-2024 Collective Bargaining Agreement with Local No. 42, I.A.F.F.
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WHEREAS, the City and International Association of Fire Fighters Local 42 ("Local 42") agree that each party has an interest in a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and violence; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 agree that the City's Equal Employment Opportunity Policy and Zero Tolerance Policy Regarding Threats or Acts of Violence are administered and enforced by the City for the purpose of having a workplace free of discrimination, harassment and violence; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 desire to have a safe working environment free of discrimination, racism, harassment, sexism, homophobia, microaggressions, and fear of retaliation, and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 desire to have a "speak up" culture with Local 42 members trained to identify and respond to potential EEO Policy and Zero Tolerance Policy violations; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 agree that modifications to investigations of EEO Policy and Zero Tolerance Policy are appropriate to avoid conflicts of interest or the appearance thereof; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 recognize the importance of the EEO Policy and Zero Tolerance Policy and desire to teach Academy cadets of the same; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 aim to have an efficient and effective EEO investigations process that will aid in the resolution of conflict; and
WHEREAS, the City and Local 42 agree that the current Collective Bargaining Agreement between the City and Local 42 requires modification to better express their interest and desire in the City administering and enforcing the above Policies; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS C...
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