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A MOTION relating to the organization of the council and replacing the policies and procedures against harassment and discrimination within the legislative branch; and amending Motion 8868, Sections 1-2, as amended, and OR 3-110.
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WHEREAS King County has a strong commitment to equity and social justice in both the community and its workforce, and
WHEREAS King County strives to be an employer of opportunity where all employees can thrive and fulfill their true potential, and
WHEREAS to deliver the most effective services, King County must provide a safe, supportive and inclusive workplace free of discrimination, harassment and inappropriate conduct, where all employees can do their best work, and
WHEREAS, on June 25, 2018 the Council passed ordinance 18757 which: 1) set the policy of King County that is promote a respectful, nondiscriminatory work environment, free of behavior that is illegal or contributes to interpersonal conflicts, poor performance or poor morale, 2) prohibits discrimination and harassment, including sexual harassment, and inappropriate conduct, toward any employee on the basis of the employee's race, color, gender, age, creed, disability, marital status, national origin, religion, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, domestic violence victimization, sexual orientation, honorably discharged veteran or military status, use of a service or assistive animal by a person with a disability, or any other status protected by federal, state or local law, 3) required county agencies to revise their current policies or develop new policies, procedures and training to prevent and respond to training; and
WHEREAS, this motion approves the new policy against harassment and discrimination;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT MOVED by the Council of King County:
A. Motion 8868, Sections 1-2, as amended, and OR 3-110 are each hereby amended to read as follows:
OR 3-110 Policies and procedures against sexual harassment and discrimination - policy sta...

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