(A) No employee engaged in employment for the town shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess or use on or in the workplace any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, alcoholic beverage, or any other controlled substance, as defined in schedule I through V of section 202 of the Controlled Substance Act (21 USC § 812), the contents of which are on file in the Clerk-Treasurer’s office.
(B) As used in this section, the term WORKPLACE is defined to mean the site for the performance of work done in connection with employment. The term includes any town building or any town premise, and town-owned vehicles and any other town-approved vehicle used off town property during any town work.
(C) Employees are to comply with this policy of the town and will notify their supervisor of an conviction of any criminal drug statute for a violation occurring in the workplace, no later than five days after such conviction.
(D) Any employee who violates the terms of this policy may be non-renewed or his or her employment may be suspended or terminated, after appropriate due process, if required.
(E) The town will provide drug-free awareness information, in-service, and information regarding drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance programs for all employees. Employees should report any need of information or assistance to the Clerk-Treasurer.
(F) This policy is to be made available to all employees.
(Res. 1992-6, passed - -92)