effect without the invalid provision or application, and to this end the provisions of this section are severable. Section 11.190. Reporting of Mismanagement or


Violations of Law. 1. Definitions – The following terms shall be construed in


accordance with the definitions given below for purposes of this section: (a) Disciplinary action means to warn of, recommend,


cause or approve dismissal, demotion, transfer, reassignment to a lower-level job class, lower-paid position, or position which significantly reduces the opportunity for promotion, or suspension of an employee; to refuse to promote an employee; to reprimand an employee; to publicly humiliate an employee; or to withhold work, overtime, or duties or any benefit of employment from an employee, regardless of whether the withholding of such work, duties or benefit(s) of employment will affect the employee’s compensation. “Disciplinary action” shall also mean refusal to consider an employment application of any person previously employed by the county, who is otherwise qualified for the position for which the employee has applied or to otherwise retaliate against an employee who has reported mismanagement or violations of law pursuant to this section. “Disciplinary action” shall also mean to intimidate an employee in an attempt to prevent the employee’s reporting of mismanagement or violations of law or threaten any of the above-listed actions. The disciplinary action defined herein shall be limited to action taken as a result of the employee’s or applicant’s reporting of mismanagement or violations of the law in compliance with this section. (b) Employee means any person who performs work


or services for St. Louis County regardless of the number of hours worked and whether the person is compensated, and shall include employees who are part of the merit system, appointees who do not hold a permanent position within the merit system, interns, and volunteers, including consultants providing consulting services on a volunteer basis. For


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