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Which of the following is NOT a type of conduct that the City of Naples takes seriously and will investigate?
Which of the following is NOT a type of conduct that the City of Naples takes seriously and will investigate?
- Criminal conduct
- Mismanagement
- Honest acts (correct)
- Fraud
What is the purpose of the Whistleblower Policy?
What is the purpose of the Whistleblower Policy?
- To protect employees from reprisal or retaliation for reporting wrongful conduct (correct)
- To empower employees to achieve their optimal potential in the workplace
- To provide relief to employees who believe they have been subject to reprisal or false allegations
- To ensure that the City and its employees abide by all applicable laws and regulations
What is NOT protected under the Whistleblower Policy?
What is NOT protected under the Whistleblower Policy?
- Disclosure of mismanagement or abuse
- Reprisal or retaliation against an employee
- Good faith reporting of suspected violation of law or policy
- Communication made with malice or knowledge of its falsity (correct)
According to the Whistleblower Policy, who is responsible for conducting the preliminary investigation regarding complaints and allegations?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, who is responsible for conducting the preliminary investigation regarding complaints and allegations?
When should Whistleblower hearings be commenced?
When should Whistleblower hearings be commenced?
Who serves as neutral arbitrators in the Review Panel?
Who serves as neutral arbitrators in the Review Panel?
When should the Findings of Fact and Conclusions Memorandum be provided to the relevant individuals?
When should the Findings of Fact and Conclusions Memorandum be provided to the relevant individuals?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, what happens to individuals who provide false information?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, what happens to individuals who provide false information?
What other law applies to whistleblower actions as mentioned in the Whistleblower Policy?
What other law applies to whistleblower actions as mentioned in the Whistleblower Policy?
Which Florida Statutes govern the confidentiality of individuals reporting violations under the Whistleblower Policy?
Which Florida Statutes govern the confidentiality of individuals reporting violations under the Whistleblower Policy?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, which of the following is NOT considered a Protected Disclosure?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, which of the following is NOT considered a Protected Disclosure?
Who is considered a Whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?
Who is considered a Whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?
What is the definition of Gross Mismanagement according to the Whistleblower Policy?
What is the definition of Gross Mismanagement according to the Whistleblower Policy?
When does someone qualify as a whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?
When does someone qualify as a whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?
According to the text, when must all written statements be submitted for the appellate hearing?
According to the text, when must all written statements be submitted for the appellate hearing?
According to the text, what can the appellate review panel do if the appellant fails to appear after an appearance by the review panel is requested?
According to the text, what can the appellate review panel do if the appellant fails to appear after an appearance by the review panel is requested?
According to the text, what can the appellate review panel rule on?
According to the text, what can the appellate review panel rule on?
According to the text, what is the final decision regarding the matter(s) under review?
According to the text, what is the final decision regarding the matter(s) under review?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, who must the information be disclosed to for complaints involving the City or a City employee, agent, or independent contractor?
According to the Whistleblower Policy, who must the information be disclosed to for complaints involving the City or a City employee, agent, or independent contractor?
What types of violations must be included in a whistleblower complaint subject to the Whistleblower Policy?
What types of violations must be included in a whistleblower complaint subject to the Whistleblower Policy?
Who is protected under the Whistleblower Policy?
Who is protected under the Whistleblower Policy?
What is the timeline for filing a complaint under the Whistleblower Policy?
What is the timeline for filing a complaint under the Whistleblower Policy?
