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Agenda Bill Master Report
File Number: AB2022-111
File ID:
AB2022-111
Version:
1 Status: Approved
File Created:
02/07/2022
Entered by:
DBrown@co.whatcom.wa.us
Department:
Council Office
File Type:
Resolution
Assigned to: Council Committee of the Whole
Agenda Date: 02/22/2022
Primary Contact Email: KGallowa@co.whatcom.wa.us
TITLE FOR AGENDA ITEM:
Resolution establishing a Respectful Workplace Standard
SUMMARY STATEMENT OR LEGAL NOTICE LANGUAGE:
Final Action: 02/22/2022
Enactment #: RES 2022-009
This resolution establishes a Respectful Workplace Standard for Whatcom County Councilmembers
and Council Office staff
HISTORY OF LEGISLATIVE FILE
Date: Acting Body:
Action:
Sent To:
02/22/2022 Council Committee of the Whole RECOMMENDED FOR
APPROVAL
Aye: 7 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
02/22/2022 Council APPROVED
Aye: 7 Buchanan, Byrd, Donovan, Elenbaas, Frazey, Galloway, and Kershner
Nay: 0
Absent: 0
Attachments: Proposed Resolution
Whatcom County Page 1 Printed on 212312022
PROPOSED BY: Frazee Galloway Kershner
INTRODUCTION DATE: February 22, 2022
RESOLUTION NO. 2022-009
ESTABLISHING A RESPECTFUL WORKPLACE STANDARD
WHEREAS, all councilmembers and staff of the Whatcom County Council Office have
the right to work in an environment that is safe, respectful, and free from inappropriate
comments or conduct; and
WHEREAS, Councilmembers and staff have routinely conducted themselves with the
utmost respect and professionalism, and we want to honor and uphold this work environment.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Whatcom County Council that the
following be adopted as the Respectful Workplace Standard of the Whatcom County Council
Office:
The Whatcom County Council is committed to maintaining a professional and respectful
work environment for all county councilmembers, staff, and community members. As
stewards of the public trust, each member of the Whatcom County Council and its staff are
expected to:
(1) Conduct themselves with self-awareness, self-respect, and professionalism;
(2) Treat all others with respect, dignity, fairness, and civility, regardless of
identity, age, status or position; and
(3) Refrain from engaging in hostile, intimidating, offensive, or unlawful activities
or behaviors that may amount to discrimination, harassment, sexual
harassment, or bullying.
This Respectful Workplace Standard applies to all councilmembers and staff of the
Whatcom County Council Office.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Clerk of the
Workplace Standard to all councilmembers and staff of the
display in the Whatcom County Council Office, and post
website.
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Dana Brown-Davis„`Clerk of the Council Todd Donovan, Council Chair
APPROVED AS TO FORM:'
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Karen Frakes, Civil Deputy Prosecutor