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[COMMITTEE SUBSTITUTE FOR] ORDINANCE NO. 230867
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Sponsor: Mayor Quinton Lucas
Amending Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances, by adding a new Section 2-2006, General Code of Conduct, defining and prohibiting discrimination and harassment.
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WHEREAS, City officials and representatives have a responsibility to conduct themselves, in all interactions with the public, as responsible and respectable leaders of the City; and
WHEREAS, City officials and representatives have a responsibility to conduct themselves, in all interactions with coworkers and others in the workplace, as responsible and respectable leaders of the City; and
WHEREAS, Council has codified this responsibility in Section 2-2001(a)(1)(h) of the City's Code of Ordinances, providing that, "[a]s representatives of the public, [City officials' and employees'] conduct in both official and private affairs should be above reproach;" and
WHEREAS, the actions of City employees, even as non-elected representatives, reflect on the City and the People of Kansas City; and
WHEREAS, City employees and members of the public who interact with City officials and employees deserve to feel safe and respected in those interactions; NOW, THEREFORE,
BE IT ORDAINED BY THE COUNCIL OF KANSAS CITY:
Section 1. That Chapter 2, Code of Ordinances of the City of Kansas City, Missouri, is hereby amended by enacting Section 2-2006, "General Code of Conduct" to read as follows:
Sec. 2-2006. General Code of Conduct.
(a) Commitment to safe and respectful environment. The City supports safe and respectful environments for all individuals with whom its officials and employees interact. Moreover, the City recognizes that the proper operation of democratic government requires agents of the public be both personally and professionally above reproach in order to respect the People of Kansas City, who they serve, and instil...
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