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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2004-12-07 - City Commission Special Training Session Meeting MinutesCITY OF TAMARAC CITY COMMISSION SPECIAL TRAINING SESSION TITLE VII REQUIREMENTS AND LITIGATION FOR ELECTED OFFICIALS DECEMBER 7, 2004 A special training session on Title VII requirements and litigation for elected officials was held on Tuesday, December 7, 2004 at 9:00 a.m. at the Woodlands Country Club, 4600 Woodlands Boulevard, Tamarac, FL 33319. PRESENT: Mayor Joe Schreiber, Vice Mayor Marc L. Sultanof, Commissioner Edward C. Portner, Commissioner Beth Flansbaum-Talabisco, and Commissioner Karen L. Roberts. ALSO PRESENT: City Manager Jeffrey L. Miller, City Attorney Mitchell S. Kraft, Deputy City Manager Michael C. Cernech, Assistant City Attorney Vanessa T. Steinerts, Human Resources Director Maria Swanson, City Clerk Marion Swenson, and Attorney Susan Dolin, Rothstein, Rosenfeldt, Dolin & Pancier, P.A. Ms. Dolin discussed compliance with federal and state law with regard to harassment (sexual and other); hostile environment; harassment by supervisor; damages; harassment by non -supervisor; remedies for victims; and preventive measures. A recess was called at 10:05 a.m. and the Special Training Session resumed at 10:20 a.m. with all present as before. Ms. Dolin continued the presentation with a discussion of federal and state EEO laws; protected classes; interviewing guidelines; questions to avoid; on the job EEO compliance; damages; and cost of litigation. Ms. Dolin responded to questions from the Mayor and City Commission regarding various incidents that may or may not be considered detrimental in the workplace, and Ms. Dolin stressed that in a professional arena there are actions and statements that are not appropriate, and common sense should rule. The meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m. MARION SWENSON, CMCC - CITY CLERK Special Training Session Title VII December 7, 2004 Page 1 of 1