(A) Drug and alcohol use is highly detrimental to the safety and productivity of employees in the workplace. No employee may be under the influence of alcohol or any illegal drug while in the workplace, while on duty, or while operating a vehicle or equipment owned or leased by the town. The town maintains a drug-free workplace in accordance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and the State of Indiana Drug-Free Workplace Executive Order No. 90-5 of 1990. Failure to comply with this law could jeopardize government funds received by the town.
(B) Any employee who is convicted of a drug-related crime arising out of conduct while on official town business, or when serving as a representative of the town, must notify the town within five days of the conviction. The town is required to notify the appropriate government funding agency within ten days of the conviction.
(C) The unlawful manufacture, possession, distribution, transfer, purchase, sale, use, or being under the influence of alcoholic beverages or illegal drugs while on town property, while attending business-related activities, while on duty, or while operating a vehicle or machine leased or owned by the town is strictly prohibited, and may lead to disciplinary action, including suspension without pay or discharge.
(D) When appropriate, the town supervisors may refer an employee to approved counseling or rehabilitation programs. When appropriate, the Town Council may refer a supervisor to approved counseling or rehabilitation programs. Employees may use physician-prescribed medications, provided the use of such drugs does not adversely affect job performance, the safety of the employee, or the safety of other individuals in the workplace. Employees may keep prescription drugs on town premises when prescribed by a medical physician. Over-the-counter medications may also be kept on town premises on an as-needed basis. Employees who operate vehicles or equipment in the course of their employment shall notify their elected official/department head of prescription drugs and over-the -counter medications that may impair their judgment in the performance of their job duties and responsibilities.
(1985 Code, §§ 390-10,390-15) (Ord. 95-8, passed 3-13-1995; Am. Ord. 05-04, passed 2-28-2005; Am. Ord. 2012-03, passed 1-9-2012) Penalty, see § 10.99