RZone Policy

Inappropriate behaviour or actions for the purpose of this procedure includes, but is not limited to, the following behaviours:

• Aggressive or intimidating approaches to another individual (verbal assault)
• Threats
• Attempts to goad or incite anger in others
• Throwing of articles in a deliberate or aggressive manner
• Physical striking of another individual
• Theft of property
• Possession of weapons
• Illegal consumption of alcohol or drugs
• Contravention of Municipal by-laws, policies, or procedures
• Vandalism: the deliberate destruction, damage or defacing of property owned or leased through the Municipality
• Harassment: “engaging in a course of vexatious comment or conduct that is known or ought reasonably to be known to be unwelcome” as defined by the Ontario Human Rights Code and covered by the Township’s Workplace Harassment and Violence Policies

If you feel you have witnessed an act of violence, vandalism and/or inappropriate behaviour at one of our facilities that has violated the RZone, you may report it in the following ways:

• Submitting a report online through our website.
• Requesting a paper copy of the form at any of our facilities.

If you have any questions regarding reporting an incident, please contact the Facilities department at 519-236-4351.

Please review the Rzone Enforcement Guidelines for more details.

Each incident will be reviewed based on information available.

This chart represents guidelines, and outlines the consequences for acts of inappropriate behaviour at all municipal facilities, properties, sponsored events, programs, in written or verbal communication (including email or phone), in vehicles, or any other location where Municipal staff are present. It is understood that these guidelines do not include all types of behaviour, that each incident will be reviewed based on information available. Consequences may be more severe or escalated depending on the circumstances of the inappropriate conduct.