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jmf 1-10-17 The prohibition set forth in this Section shall include but not be limited to: (a) Identifying, investigating, arresting, detaining, or continuing to detain a person solely on the belief that the person is not present legally in the United States or that the person has committed a violation of immigration law; (b) Assisting with or participating in any immigration enforcement operation or joint operation or patrol that involves, in whole or in part, the enforcement of federal immigration laws; (c) Arresting, detaining, or continuing to detain a person based on any immigration detainer or federal administrative warrant, when such immigration detainer or administrative warrant is based solely on a violation of federal immigration law, or otherwise honoring any such detainer, warrant, or request to detain, interview, or transfer; (d) Notifying federal authorities about the release or pending release of any person for immigration purposes; (e) Providing federal authorities with non-public information about any person for immigration purposes; and (f) Enforcing any federal program requiring the registration of individuals on the basis of religious affiliation or ethnic or national origin. Section 7. Implementation of Policies. Within a reasonable time following adoption of this ordinance, the City shall implement policies to prevent biased -based policing and directing its law enforcement personnel to exercise discretion to cite and release individuals in lieu of detaining them at a local detention facility or county jail based on the nature of the crime alleged to be committed. The City shall also provide appropriate training and establish a commission, task force, or similar body composed of community members to advise the City Council on these and all policies related to this ordinance. Section 8. Ordinance Not to Conflict with Federal Law. Nothing in this ordinance shall be construed or implemented to conflict with any valid and enforceable duty and obligation imposed by a court order or any federal or applicable law. Section 9. No Private Right of Action. This ordinance does not create or form the basis of liability on the part of the City, its agencies, departments, officers, employees, or agents. It is not intended to create any new rights for breach of which the City is liable for money or any other damages to any person who claims that such breach proximately caused injury. The exclusive remedy for violation of this ordinance shall be through the City's disciplinary procedures for employees under applicable City regulations, unless the agency, department, officer, employee, or agent of the City is lawfully discharging his or her duties as set forth in Section 6. Ordinance No. NS -2908 Page 3 of 5