The purpose of this Policy is:
(a) To publish a formal policy regarding being under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol or the improper use of legal drugs in the workplace and to notify employees of the consequences of illegal use, possession, distribution, or manufacture of controlled drugs or alcohol in the workplace;
(b) To establish terms, conditions, and procedures regarding the drug and alcohol testing of City employees;
(c) To provide the opportunity for rehabilitation of employees who have drug or alcohol problems for the betterment of their families, their employer, and the community;
(d) To provide guidelines as to how the City will notify employees of this policy by:
(1) Providing to each employee a copy of the policy, and obtaining a written acknowledgment from each employee that the policy has been received and read.
(2) Announcing the policy in various written communications and making presentations at employee meetings.
(3) Providing supervisor awareness training regarding the signs and symptoms and referral process for “reasonable suspicion”.
(Ord. 2006-178. Passed 10-9-06.)