Appendix 1-12. WHISTLEBLOWER POLICY

Purpose. Halifax County requires and expects all employees to observe high standards of business and personal ethics in the conduct of their duties and responsibilities. It is the policy of Halifax County that employees shall be encouraged to report verbally or in writing to their supervisor, department head, or any other appropriate authority, evidence of activity by an employee constituting:

1.

A violation of state or federal law, rule or regulation;

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Fraud;

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Theft;

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Malfeasance or misfeasance of state, federal or local resources;

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Substantial and specific danger to the public health and safety; or

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Gross mismanagement, gross waste of monies, or gross abuse of authority.

Further, it is the policy of Halifax County that employees should be free from intimidation or harassment when reporting to public bodies about matters of public concern. This policy is intended to encourage and enable employees and others to raise serious concerns within the organization prior to seeking resolution outside the organization.