Pana — Ch. 11 Human Relations § 11-82
Elected officials
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It is the policy of the City of Pana to provide an independent review of allegations of sexual harassment made against an elected official of the City of Pana. Any elected official, employee, non-employee or patron may file a sexual harassment complaint with the attorney for the City of Pana. Such complaint shall be promptly reviewed and investigated. All proceedings shall be private. A written report shall be submitted to the city council including findings of fact and a determination whether or not the complaint is founded. If the complaint is founded the city council shall determine the appropriate remedy. Pursuant to the protections set forth in this article IV and Illinois law, no retaliation may be taken against any person who files a complaint. Complainants may have other protections and remedies to file complaints with the Illinois Human Rights Department, the United States Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the United States Department of Justice and other federal or state agencies.
Under Pana Ch. 11 Human Relations § 11-82, the City of Pana has established a policy for independently reviewing sexual harassment allegations made against its elected officials. Anyone — including elected officials, employees, non-employees, or patrons — may submit a complaint to the city attorney, who must promptly investigate it in a private proceeding. The city council receives a written report with factual findings and a determination of whether the complaint is founded, and if so, decides on an appropriate remedy. The provision also prohibits retaliation against anyone who files a complaint and notes that additional remedies may be available through state and federal agencies.
Plain English — not legal advice.
Although Pana Ch. 11 Human Relations § 11-82 is directed at elected officials rather than landlords specifically, property owners and managers operating within the City of Pana should be aware that the broader human relations framework in Article IV includes anti-retaliation protections. Operators who interact with city processes or employ staff subject to city ordinances generally maintain clear internal policies that align with these non-retaliation standards. Familiarity with the complaint pathways outlined in § 11-82 — including the city attorney's office and external agencies — supports a workplace environment consistent with the ordinance's intent.
General guidance for property managers — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult an attorney for advice on your case.
Under Pana Ch. 11 Human Relations § 11-82, any person — including patrons and non-employees — who experiences sexual harassment by a City of Pana elected official has the right to file a complaint directly with the city attorney, with the assurance that proceedings will remain private and that no retaliation may be taken against them. If the complaint is found to be founded, the city council is responsible for determining an appropriate remedy. Beyond this local process, § 11-82 explicitly recognizes that complainants may also have the option to pursue complaints with the Illinois Human Rights Department, the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, the U.S. Department of Justice, or other state and federal agencies — consulting a tenant-rights or civil rights organization can help identify which avenues may be relevant.
General guidance for tenants — not legal advice for your specific situation. Consult a tenant-rights organization or attorney for advice on your case.
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