Policies

CCE Sullivan recognizes that as an organization in a dynamic environment serving staff and community members with ever-changing needs, we must listen to those who reach out to us and adapt to the pressing needs we have the ability to address. As an organization that not only has taken a clear and unwavering stance against discrimination and harassment but has worked to respond to the needs of its local residents for over a century, we thus provide the following documents to address issues within our workplace and practices: 

• Complaint Procedure

These documents apply to CCE Sullivan staff; volunteers; Extension Education Center facility users including Catskills Kitchen renters, outside groups, and community members who interact with all those stated above, CCE sponsored program participants; and independent contractors. With these policies, procedures, and plans in place we hope to demonstrate our commitment to creating a positive, welcoming environment where staff and community members can thrive.

1301 Complaint Procedure

Section: Complaint Procedures

Subject: Complaints

Policy: System

Code: 1301

Issued: December 2009, May 2022

Cornell Cooperative Extension believes that open communication between employees and management is essential to a productive and successful work environment. 

The purpose of the procedure is to:

Provide effective channels for employees to address a variety of issues in the workplace. Establish a consistent protocol for the fair, orderly and speedy resolution of disputes in the workplace.

This procedure applies to:

Regular full-time and part-time employees (exempt and non exempt) Temporary employees

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Last updated January 23, 2025