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Page 3 of 5 <br />City of Redwood City 1017 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA. 94063 Tel: 650-780-7000 www.redwoodcity.org <br />•No Tolerance for Harassment or Microaggressions: The City of Redwood City is committed to <br />providing an environment for employees, elected or appointed officials, members of the <br />public, and contractors that promotes dignity and respect and is free from discrimination and <br />harassment. The City prohibits all forms of harassment and discrimination based upon <br />protected classifications as defined below. “Protected Classification” includes race, religion <br />(including religious dress or grooming practice), religious creed, color, sex (includes gender, <br />gender identity, gender expression, transgender, pregnancy, childbirth, medical conditions <br />related to pregnancy or childbirth, breastfeeding or medical conditions related to <br />breastfeeding), sexual orientation (including heterosexuality, homosexuality and bisexuality), <br />ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, military and veteran status, marital <br />status, family relationship, age, medical condition, genetic characteristics and/or genetic <br />information, and physical or mental disability. <br />In addition to prohibiting explicit harassment, the City of Redwood City strives to provide an inclusive <br />environment. One method to create an inclusive public space is to help people develop awareness of <br />microaggressions and remove them from conversation. Microaggressions are comments or actions <br />that subtly and often unconsciously or unintentionally express a prejudiced attitude toward a member <br />of a marginalized group (such as a racial minority). <br />Any BCC member who believes he or she has been harassed or retaliated against are encouraged to <br />promptly report the incident and the individuals involved. BCC members should consult with the staff <br />liaison who will help determine next steps as appropriate. <br />•Respect for Process: Duties shall be performed in accordance with the processes and rules of <br />order established by the City Council. <br />•Conduct of Public Meetings: BCC members shall inform themselves of public issues, listen <br />attentively to public discussions before the body, and focus on the business at hand. <br />•Communication: It is the responsibility of BCC members to publicly share substantive <br />information that is relevant to a matter under consideration that they received from sources <br />outside of the public decision-making processes. <br />•Disclosure of Corruption: BCC members shall take an oath upon assuming office, pledging to <br />uphold the constitution and laws of the City, the State and the Federal government. As part of <br />this oath, officials commit to disclosing to the appropriate authorities and/or to the City Council <br />any behavior or action that may qualify as corruption, abuse, fraud, bribery or other violations <br />of the law. <br />•Conflict of Interest: To ensure public confidence in City decision making, BCC members shall <br />familiarize themselves with and comply with state conflict of interest laws. <br />•Gifts and Favors: BCC members shall not take advantage of services or opportunities offered <br />due to their public office and that are not available to the public in general. They shall refrain <br />from accepting gifts, favors or promises of future benefits that might compromise their <br />independence, judgment, or action or give the appearance of being compromised. <br />•Confidential Information: BCC members shall respect and preserve the confidentiality of <br />information provided to them concerning confidential matters of the City. They shall neither <br />9.B. - Page 6 of 53 <br />162