§ 602.507. Remedies.

(1)

If a disclosure under this section results in alleged retaliation by an employer, as defined by § 602.503, Ordinance Code, the whistleblower may file a written complaint within 60 days after the retaliatory action prohibited by this section is alleged to have occurred. The complaint shall be filed with the Whistleblower Official who shall then acknowledge its receipt within five days.

(2)

The Whistleblower Official shall forward the complaint to the Civil Service Board to determine whether any retaliatory action has taken place. The Civil Service Board shall make finding of facts, conclusion of law and recommendations.

(3)

The Civil Service Board shall forward its finding of facts, conclusion of law and recommendations to the appropriate Local Government Authority as defined in Section 602.502(5), Ordinance Code, for a final decision by the Local Government Authority.

(4)

Within 180 days after the entry of a final decision by the Local Government Authority, the employee may bring a civil action in any court of competent jurisdiction.

(Ord. 2013-287-E, § 1)