The following rules shall apply to the conditions and procedures described in this policy:
(a) Legal Drugs.
(1) An employee whose medical therapy requires the use of a controlled substance that could cause impairment must report such use to his or her supervisor prior to the performance of any City business. The supervisor who is so informed will contact management officials for guidance.
(2) The Employer at all times reserves the right to judge the effect that a legal drug may have on job performance and to restrict the using employee's work activity or presence at the workplace accordingly. If the supervisor observes that the employee appears to be impacted by the use of such a prescription or medication, the supervisor may direct the employee to take sick leave for the remainder of the assigned work period or assign employee to a more safe environment, if applicable.
(b) Illegal Drugs and Alcohol.
(1) The use, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of an illegal drug or of alcohol by any employee while on City premises or while performing City business is prohibited. City employees shall not possess, use, or be under the influence of illegal drugs or alcohol or contraband while on the premises of the City, performing workrelated duties for the City, or in the position of appearing to be working for the City.
(2) Employees will comply with requests for drug testing that are based upon reasonable suspicion or are consistent with the procedures and guidelines outlined in this policy.
(3) Employees will notify management personnel in writing of any conviction for a violation of a criminal drug statute occurring outside the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
(c) The City recognizes that public safety employees may be required to dispense legal drugs or confiscate illegal drugs in the scope of their duties. Employees shall follow medical protocols and department policies and procedures when performing these functions.
(Ord. 2006-178. Passed 10-9-06.)
(Ord. 2006-178. Passed 10-9-06.)