(A) The city is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace pursuant to the Federal and State Drug-Free Workplace Acts, 41 U.S.C.A. §§ 701 et seq. and 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq. It is the policy of the city that the public has the reasonable right to expect persons employed by the city to be free from the effects of alcohol and drugs. The city, as the employer, has the right to expect its employees to report for work fit and able for duty.
(B) The policy adopted herein is intended to ensure that city employees are not impaired in their ability to perform assigned duties in a safe, healthy, and productive manner and to protect any such employee and the public from the risks associated with the adverse effects of drugs and alcohol. Accordingly, the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled substance, including cannabis and alcohol, is prohibited in the workplace or while acting on behalf of the city.
(C) Employees are required to sign a release and consent/authorization form, a copy of which is included with the policy adopted herein, at the time the policy is distributed to the employee. Therefore, the city adopts the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy by reference, as if set forth herein in full.
(Prior Code, Chapter 22, Article IX)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq.