(a) The governing body of the city recognizes that it is in the best interests of the city, the public at large and the employees of the city to establish and maintain a drug-free workplace.
(b) It is hereby deemed unlawful for employees of the city to manufacture, distribute, sell, trade, buy, use, possess or be under the influence of any illegal drug or controlled substance during working hours and while on property owned by the city, and the same is prohibited in the workplace or while operating machinery or equipment owned by the city.
(c) Any employees found to be in violation of this policy shall be subject to termination, suspension, probation or reassessment of position or duties as deemed appropriate by the employee’s supervisor or the governing body of the city.
(d) There is hereby established a Drug-Free Awareness Program whereby the city will make employees aware of the dangers of drugs in the workplace, the policy of the city concerning illegal drugs and substances in the workplace and the penalties that may be imposed for violating such policy.
(e) This section shall not apply to employees, deputies or agents engaged in the performance of their duties which may require the possession of such substances for investigatory or evidentiary purposes.
(f) This section shall be deemed as included in any employee hand book or other policies previously enacted and in place for the city.
(Res. 2-2011, passed 3-1-2011)