(A) The County Fiscal Court (CFC) is committed to protecting the safety, health and well-being of all employees and other individuals in our workplace. CFC recognizes that alcohol abuse and drug use pose a significant threat to county goals. In the interest of assuring the safety of the general public by employing persons in safety sensitive positions that do not abuse illicit substances, illegal drugs and alcohol, this drug-free workplace policy establishes the balance of respect for individuals with the need to maintain an alcohol and drug-free environment.
(B) Likewise, it is CFC’s additional purpose(s) and intent to accomplish the following with the establishment of this policy:
(1) To comply with all requirements of 803 KAR 25:280 regarding the establishment and maintenance of a drug-free workplace for the purposes of obtaining certification from the Department of Worker’s Claims;
(2) As a recipient of federal funds, to comply with the Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988 (Pub. Law No. 100-690, Title V, Schedule D), being 41 U.S.C. §§ 8101 et seq.;
(3) To comply with the Federal Department of Transportation regulations regarding employees holding commercial driver’s licenses (CDL);
(4) To reduce the number of accidents and injuries to employees, other persons and property;
(5) To reduce absenteeism and tardiness, and to increase the productivity of all employees of the county;
(6) To help ensure that the reputation of CFC as a whole and of the employees throughout the community; and
(7) In line with CFC’s stated goals and objectives, to provide leadership in helping to stem the tide of the abuse of alcohol, illicit substances and illegal drugs throughout county and the commonwealth as a whole.
(C) It is with these stated goals in mind that the County Fiscal Court issues this policy, declaring itself a Drug- and alcohol-free Workplace and hereby issues these accompanying rules regarding drug and alcohol use in the workplace for County Fiscal Court.
(D) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of alcohol or a controlled or illicit substance is prohibited in the workplace.
(Ord. 21.230-1, passed 7-8-2021)