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Human Resources Department
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Fort Collins, CO 80522
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MEMORANDUM
DATE: March 13, 2023
TO: Mayor and City Councilmembers
FROM: Teresa Roche, Human Resources
CC: Kelly DiMartino, City Manager
Carrie Daggett, City Attorney
Rupa Venkatesh, Assistant City Manager
Davina Lau, Public Engagement Specialist
RE: Respectful Workplace Policy Annual Report
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This memo provides the 2022 annual report regarding complaints under the Respectful
Workplace Policy (RWP), which City Council adopted in February 2019.
2022 Complaints
• Two complaints were received regarding the conduct of two different Board and
Commission members. Staff from Human Resources and the City Attorney’s Office met
with the board members raising the concerns. Both complainants indicated they did not
believe the conduct fell under the RWP yet wanted to share their deep concerns about
the behaviors and their impact. Once it was determined that the complaining parties did
not view the complaint of conduct as a violation of the RWP, the City Manager’s and City
Clerk’s offices were engaged.
Proactive Strategies
• In February 2022, training on the RWP was facilitated by Tami Tanoue for the City
Council and their appointed employees, which is required every two years.
• The City Clerk’s office staff will bring a draft Code of Conduct and complaint process to
the Ad Hoc Board and Commissions Ad Hoc Committee’s meeting on April 5, 2023. This
document will further outline standards for behavior and training, and communications
strategies.
• Staff from Human Resources and the City Attorney’s office are working on suggested
modifications to the Respectful Workplace Policy based on experience with the policy.
They will also bring the recommended changes forward.
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