In compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, and ILCS Ch. 30, Act 580, it shall be the policy of the city as follows:
(A) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession of use of a controlled substance on city premises or while conducting city business off of city premises, shall be absolutely prohibited. A violation of this policy will result in disciplinary action up to and including termination. In addition, other legal consequences may ensue.
(B) Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of the above policy. In addition, employees must report any convictions under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off company premises while conducting company business. A report of conviction must be made within 5 days after the conviction.
(C) The city shall, within 10 days after receiving notice of an employee’s conviction of a violation of a criminal drug statute, notify all contracting and grating authorities pursuant to the Act.
(D) Within the requisite number of days after receiving notice of an employee’s conviction of a violation of a criminal drug statute, the city will take appropriate disciplinary action up to and including termination.
(E) Upon the adoption of this policy, each employee will be provided a copy of the same. A listing of drug counseling and rehabilitation programs in the city and/or county will be available upon request.
(Res. passed 11-22-1993)