1-12A-5: COOPERATION AND ASSISTANCE:

   A.   Employee Cooperation: All City employees shall be required as a condition of their employment to cooperate fully and truthfully with the Office of Internal Audit operating within the course and scope of this article, by providing the Director or staff any information, evidence, interviews or other material as requested.

   B.   Access: The Director and staff shall have complete access to any and all records maintained and retained by the City necessary to carry out the duties and functions of the position. This access includes all electronic data or information maintained by the City and allowed by law.

   C.   Intimidation: It shall be unlawful for any person to directly or indirectly force, or by any threats to person or property, or in any manner wilfully intimidate, influence, impede, deter, threaten, harass, obstruct or prevent another person from freely, fully and truthfully cooperating with the Office of the Director. (1952 Code § 1-9-05)

   D.   Privileges, Confidentiality: Nothing contained herein is intended to waive any privileges or confidentiality that may exist for the protection of the City. (1952 Code § 1-09-05; amd. 2019 Code)