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Okaloosa County Clerk of Circuit Court |
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Whistle Blower Protection Policy |
| The Clerk of Circuit Court is committed to
providing a workplace and citizen service arena in which there is open
discussion of operations and practices. Accordingly, anyone who has
reason to believe the Clerk’s Office is violating or not complying with
state or federal statutes, rules or regulations is encouraged to report
the concern to the Clerk of Circuit Court, or any member of Clerk’s
Office management. Any staff member, vendor, or member of the
public who reports suspected misconduct, fraud, or abuse will not be
terminated or otherwise retaliated against for making the report.
The report will be investigated and even if determined not to be
misconduct, fraud, or abuse, the individual making the report will not
be retaliated against. There will be no punishment for reporting
problems –including no termination, demotion, suspension, harassment, or
any other type of discrimination. There are several ways to make a report: • Verbally submit the report to the Clerk of Court or any member of management, or • Submit the report in writing to one of the following:
Clerk of Circuit Court or
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