A. Intent: The City intends to provide a safe alcohol and drug free workplace. A healthy and productive work force, safe working conditions free from the effects of drugs and alcohol, and the maintenance of the quality of the City and its services are of the utmost importance to the City, its employees, its contractors and the general public. Drug and alcohol abuse creates a variety of workplace problems, including increased injuries on the job, increased absenteeism, increased financial burden on health and benefit programs, increased workplace theft, decreased employee morale, decreased productivity and a decline in the quality of products and services.
B. Drugs Prohibited: The City prohibits the buying, selling, manufacture, possession, distribution, consumption or use of drugs not required by a physician's prescription on City premises (including City vehicles) or on work time.
C. Under The Influence: The City prohibits employees on duty from being under the influence of alcohol to the extent it may impact job performance or make them unfit for duty because of such use. Further, the City prohibits employees on duty from operating a vehicle or motorized equipment while under the influence of alcohol.
D. Consumption Off City Premises Or Nonworking Hours: The City prohibits consumption or use of alcohol or drugs not required by a physician's prescription off City premises or during nonworking hours where the City can demonstrate that such use impairs or potentially impairs the employee's work performance, affects or potentially affects the safety and welfare of other employees on the job or the City's citizens, or it can otherwise be determined to interfere with the City's interests.
E. Use Of Drugs Impairing Performance: The use of drugs, even if in accordance with a physician's prescription, may result in an employment action if, in the City's judgment, it impairs the employee's work performance or otherwise be determined to interfere with the City's interests. (2019 Compilation)