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, ' , ' I' Sec. 21-7. Anti-Nepotism. (1) The following definitions shall apply in this Section: : i A. Family. Mother, father, sister, brother, spouse, son, daughter, step son, step daughter, or grandparent of the employee or spouse. This definition will apply to this Section only. B. Spouse. Those people living together, married or unmarried, in an espoused relationship which is defined as two people living together, sharing bed and board, siring children, sharing financial, recreational and social activities together without benefit of a marriage license or marriage ceremony. (2) Members of the family will not be considered for employment at the same location or in the same Department if such employment would put the two in a supervisory/subordinate capacity or if one of the individuals is in a position having access to confidential material. Employment of other close relatives is discouraged. (3) Persons employed prior to March 10, 1981, who are presently working in the same Department from the same family, will be exempted from this policy. The following policy shall apply in such circumstances: A. Members of a family within the same Department may not have a direct reporting relationship with another member of their family. B. Members of a family may not be in the position of approving either the time card or the salary of another member of their family. C. Time cards and employee scheduling for members of a family within the same Department shall be subject to approval by the City Manager. D. The City Manager shall be responsible for monitoring these situations to ensure that there are no violations or problems created. (4) If two people at the same location become related during the course of their employment and :. are in a supervisory/subordinate relationship, or one of the employees is in a position having access to confidential material, then one person must transfer departments or location if a position for which they are qualified is available. If no position is available, one employee must either voluntarily quit or be tenninated within thirty days of the date in which they became related. The choice regarding which employee shall leave shall be made by the employees themselves. Sec. 21-8. Affinnative Action Policy. The City Council desires that every person be given full and equal opportunities for employment, training, and promotion. In addition, the City Council has resolved that no individual shall be discriminated against with respect to compensation, terms, conditions, or other privileges of employment because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, disability, age, political affiliation, or status with regard to public assistance. Whereas affirmative action is the policy and goal of the City, this provision is not to be construed as imposing more or different requirements on the City than those imposed by laws on discrimination.