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Which of the following is NOT a type of conduct that the City of Naples takes seriously and will investigate?

Honest acts

What is the purpose of the Whistleblower Policy?

To protect employees from reprisal or retaliation for reporting wrongful conduct

What is NOT protected under the Whistleblower Policy?

Communication made with malice or knowledge of its falsity

According to the Whistleblower Policy, who is responsible for conducting the preliminary investigation regarding complaints and allegations?

Employee & Labor Relations Manager Signup and view all the answers

When should Whistleblower hearings be commenced?

Within 60 days of the conclusion of the preliminary investigation Signup and view all the answers

Who serves as neutral arbitrators in the Review Panel?

Direct supervisors in the chain of command Signup and view all the answers

When should the Findings of Fact and Conclusions Memorandum be provided to the relevant individuals?

Within 30 days following the conclusion of the hearing Signup and view all the answers

According to the Whistleblower Policy, what happens to individuals who provide false information?

They may face disciplinary action up to and including termination from employment Signup and view all the answers

What other law applies to whistleblower actions as mentioned in the Whistleblower Policy?

§ 447.401 Signup and view all the answers

Which Florida Statutes govern the confidentiality of individuals reporting violations under the Whistleblower Policy?

§§ 119.0713 and 112.3188 Signup and view all the answers

According to the Whistleblower Policy, which of the following is NOT considered a Protected Disclosure?

Reporting a violation of a local law committed by an employee Signup and view all the answers

Who is considered a Whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?

A member of the review panel who makes a good faith report Signup and view all the answers

What is the definition of Gross Mismanagement according to the Whistleblower Policy?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

When does someone qualify as a whistleblower under the Whistleblower Policy?

When they submit a written and signed complaint to any government agency Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, when must all written statements be submitted for the appellate hearing?

No later than fifteen (15) days prior to the scheduled appellate hearing Signup and view all the answers

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?

Dismiss the appeal with prejudice and uphold the original decision Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what can the appellate review panel rule on?

Conclusions of law and policy Signup and view all the answers

According to the text, what is the final decision regarding the matter(s) under review?

The appellate review body's final ruling or the review panel's findings of fact and conclusions memorandum Signup and view all the answers

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?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What types of violations must be included in a whistleblower complaint subject to the Whistleblower Policy?

Violation of any federal, state, or local law, rule, or regulation committed by an employee or agent of the City or independent contractor Signup and view all the answers

Who is protected under the Whistleblower Policy?

Employees and persons who disclose information on their own initiative in a written and signed complaint Signup and view all the answers

What is the timeline for filing a complaint under the Whistleblower Policy?

60 days Signup and view all the answers

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