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• <br /> WORKING RELATIONS <br /> Respect the Rights We will respect the rights of others by: <br /> of Others <br /> 1) Recognizing that the workforce is made up of individuals from many <br /> cultural, ethnic and social backgrounds; <br /> 2) Refraining from racial or sexual comments, jokes or slurs. Other <br /> examples of unacceptable behavior include inappropriate gestures, <br /> touching, unwelcome sexual behavior, and display of offensive <br /> materials; <br /> 3) Reporting alleged discrimination or harassment to supervisors for <br /> immediate investigation and resolution; and <br /> 4) Promoting a work environment that is hospitable to everyone and <br /> their diverse cultural, ethnic, and social backgrounds; <br /> 5) Valuing others' time, workloads and deadlines by being punctual <br /> and responding to requests in a timely manner; <br /> 6) Following through on commitments and notifying the relevant <br /> people if we are unable to do so. <br /> Conduct ourselves We will perform our job duties with integrity, honesty <br /> with integrity, honesty and professionalism by: <br /> and professionalism <br /> 1) Complying with the City's Code of Ethics; <br /> 2) Seeking information from our supervisors to clarify ethical <br /> standards, policies, and questions of conflict of interest or the <br /> appearance of conflict of interest; <br /> 3) Complying with special Department policies regarding the ethical <br /> standards that underlie our mission and our contacts with the <br /> public. For example, these policies prohibit: <br /> • use of City property for private purposes of any kind; <br /> • soliciting work on behalf of oneself, other individuals or <br /> businesses while engaged as a Department employee; and <br /> • participating in the hiring, promotion or supervision of any <br /> relative or any person with whom the employee holds a <br /> significant financial interest; and <br /> 4) Offering suggestions for improvement in work performance through <br /> appropriate supervisory channels or established work team <br /> channels. <br /> Page 3 D -04 <br />