(a) Department heads are responsible for:
(1) Identifying jobs under § 31.124 in which applicants are subject to testing for drug and alcohol use.
(2) Notification to employees as specified in § 31.126.
(b) The City Council shall designate a medical facility which shall be responsible for obtaining a signed consent form from the applicant or employee for medical examination and collection of specimens necessary for drug or alcohol testing in a designated laboratory, for arranging transportation of the specimen to the laboratory, and for receiving test results in accordance with legally and medically approved procedures, methods, and techniques. Test results will be communicated to the city immediately upon receipt from the lab.
(c) The City Secretary shall be responsible for maintaining records of all examinations, tests, and results in employee medical files and for insuring privacy and confidentiality. Willful disclosure of test results to unauthorized persons may merit appropriate disciplinary action which may include discharge.
(d) Supervisors and department heads are responsible for documenting poor performance, for recognizing reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use by employees, and for properly disciplining employees or referring employees to appropriate assistance resources.
(Ord. 11-1995-2, passed 11-6-95)