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Any person who is notified of alleged treatment in violation of this Chapter shall immediately contact the County's EEO/ADA Officer or the Human Resources Director. An investigation by the EEO/ADA Officer or other person designated by the Human Resources Director shall be promptly conducted. The County will seek to protect all persons who participate in the investigation from retaliation, false accusations, or future improper treatment and, where indicated, will take reasonably prompt and effective remedial measures.

A. Duty to Participate. All employees, including the complainant, co-workers, potential witnesses, and others must participate in and cooperate fully in the investigation of complaints. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action.

B. Complaints of violation of this Chapter shall not be subject to the appeal or grievance procedures of Chapter 3.40 or 3.48 PCC and the Administrative Guidelines.

C. If a complaint, grievance, lawsuit or other action is initiated regarding matters related to a complaint filed under this Chapter, the Human Resources Director shall have the discretion to discontinue the EEO investigation initiated under this Chapter and defer to the processes of the other forum.

(Ord. 2022-6 § 1, 2022; Ord. 2008-106s § 1 (part), 2008; Ord. 2004-7s § 2 (part), 2004; Ord. 2002-17s § 1 (part), 2002)