Notice of Proposed Rulemaking | March 2021

Public Notice
Portland City Charter Section 2-506(a) authorizes the City Auditor to establish rules for the Auditor’s Office.
Published

The City Auditor proposes the following revised administrative rule for adoption:

ARA 2.02 – PROHIBITION AGAINST WORKPLACE HARASSMENT, DISCRIMINATION, RACISM, AND RETALIATION (RULE 2.02)

Administrative Rule of the Auditor’s Office (“ARA”) 2.02 sets out the Auditor’s Office policies prohibiting workplace harassment, discrimination, racism, and retaliation in compliance with all legal requirements. This rule is adapted from and consistent with City of Portland Human Resources Administrative Rule 2.02 Prohibition Against Workplace Harassment, Discrimination, and Retaliation.  

This version of the rule was revised on October 5, 2020, as an interim rule. The City Auditor now proposes that this version of the rule be adopted as final, to ensure compliance with state law.

Reviewing the proposed rule:

The proposed revised ARA 2.02 is available online.

Deadline for submitting comments:

The City Auditor invites City employees and the public to comment on the proposed revised rule. To be considered, comments must be received by 5:00 PM on April 29, 2021.

How to submit comments:

Comments may be submitted on our website or emailed to auditorsoffice@portlandoregon.gov.

To help slow the spread of COVID-19 and limit exposure for vulnerable populations, Auditor’s Office staff members are working remotely and are not available to accept comments submitted in person or by mail.