(A) All employee alcohol and controlled substance test records are considered confidential. For the purpose of this policy/procedure,
CONFIDENTIAL RECORDKEEPING
is defined as records maintained in a secure manner, under lock and key, accessible only to the city's Personnel Director.
(B) Employee alcohol and controlled substance test records will only be released in the following situations.
(1) To the employee, upon his/her written request;
(2) Upon request of any federal, state or local officials with regulatory authority over the city;
(3) Upon request by subsequent employers upon receipt of a written request by a covered employee;
(4) In a lawsuit, grievance, or other proceeding if it was initiated by or on behalf of the complainant and arising from results of the tests; or
(5) Upon written consent by the employee authorizing the release to a specified individual.
(C) All records will be retained in the accordance with the city's records policy.
(Ord. 9248, passed 4-14-2014)