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Sexual Harassment

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Sexual harassment among members of the Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 is prohibited.
For the purpose of this procedure, sexual harassment is defined as follows:

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Unwelcome sexual advances, request for sexual favors, and other verbal, written, or physical conduct of a sexual nature that constitutes sexual harassment when:
Submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s membership;

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Submission to or rejection of such conduct is used as the basis for membership decisions affecting such individual;
Or such conduct has the purpose or effect of unreasonably interfering with an individual’s work performance or creating an intimidating, hostile or offensive work environment.

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This definition is taken from the guidelines of the United State Equal Opportunity Employment Commission.
These guidelines define sexual harassment as a form of sexual discrimination and therefore a violation of title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

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Complaints, in writing, should be made to the Chief and President.
If a case arises in which the Chief and/or President is the target of the complaint, the following procedure shall be followed:

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If the complaint is directed against the Chief, then the complaint, in writing, shall be presented to the next Senior Officer, and the President.
If the complaint is directed against the President, then the complaint, in writing, shall be presented to the Chief, and the Vice-President.

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The right of privacy of all members involved will be respected throughout the investigation and ensuing disciplinary proceedings, if any.
Retaliation against complaints is strictly prohibited.
New members along with present members shall be trained on an annual basis, in relation to Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.

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