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Affirmative Action <br />The objective of the City's affirmative action program is to have the City work force <br />reflect the diversity of the population we serve. In addition, the City strives to have <br />representation by all groups, including women, ethnic minorities, and people with <br />disabilities, in all job categories. Where there is under - representation in the City's work <br />force of any population group for which the law allows affirmative action, the City is <br />committed to taking affirmative steps to correct the problem. <br />Professional Conduct Policy and Prohibition Against Harassment and <br />Discrimination <br />The City of Eugene is committed to having a positive and professional work environment <br />and will take all necessary steps to ensure that the work environment remains productive <br />for all who work here. It is the responsibility of all employees and agents of the City to <br />treat each other with courtesy, consideration, and respect and to create and maintain a <br />work environment free from illegal harassment or discrimination based on race, sex, <br />sexual orientation, color, national origin, age, religion, disability, marital status, familial <br />status, source of income, or any other any other legally protected status. <br />With this policy, the City of Eugene prohibits not only unlawful harassment and/or <br />discrimination, but also unprofessional and discourteous actions. Accordingly, <br />derogatory racial, ethnic, religious, age, gender, sexual orientation, sexual, or other <br />inappropriate remarks, slurs or jokes will not be tolerated. Any employee who engages in <br />objectionable conduct is subject to discipline up to and including termination. <br />Supervisors and managers have the additional responsibility to stop discrimination and <br />harassment in the workplace and listen to and document complaints of discrimination or <br />harassment. For information on the complaint procedure, see your supervisor or contact <br />Human Resource and Risk Services. <br />Nepotism <br />Two relatives or persons living in the same household, may not both be employed by the <br />City if one has director indirect supervisory responsibility over the other. If two people <br />who have a supervisory relationship become related or engaged in a personal relationship, <br />as defined by policy, they must immediately notify their supervisor. If this occurs, the <br />City will ask that one employee transfer to another position, or resign, within 120 <br />calendar days. <br />Appearance and Conduct <br />Customer relations are an essential part of your job. The City values professional, <br />helpful, efficient service; you are expected to do the best possible job for the citizens of <br />Eugene. Neat appearance, appropriate conduct and a helpful attitude are very important <br />in gaining favorable public opinion. Since many employees are recognized as employees <br />