(a) Upon the passage of this section, all employees of the Village on an extended medical, maternity or disability leave of absence shall, within thirty days of communicating in writing an intention to return to work, submit to, and pass a physical examination, including a physical capacity evaluation, conducted by a physician licensed and certified by the State of Ohio.
(b) “Extended medical or disability leave” shall be construed and defined as that period of time commencing six months after the employee’s last day worked.
(c) The licensed physician conducting the physical examination shall be chosen by the majority of the members of Council. The cost for the employee’s physical examination shall be borne by the Village.
(d) The failure of any employee to comply with the provisions of this chapter may subject such employee to discipline and/or discharge pursuant to Ohio R.C. 737.1711.
(Ord. 1996-27. Passed 12-17-96.)