§ 1-16. Anti-Bullying  


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  • City of Alamogordo prohibits any form of bullying. Bullying is an act of aggression causing embarrassment, pain, or discomfort to someone. It can take a number of forms including, but not limited to physical, verbal, making gestures, or exclusion. It may be an abuse of power. It can be planned and organized, or it may be unintentional. It may be perpetrated by individuals or by groups of individuals.

    The City is opposed to bullying and it will not be tolerated. If an employee feels that he or she has been subject to conduct in the workplace which violates this policy, he or she should immediately report the matter to the employee's supervisor. If the employee is unable for any reason to contact this person, or if the employee has not received a response within five (5) business days after reporting any incident of what the employee perceives to be bullying, the employee should contact the Human Resources Office. Human Resources will consult with the Department Director. If the person toward whom the complaint is directed is one of the individuals indicated above, the employee should contact the City Attorney's Office or the City Manager's Office.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)