(A) The city has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthful and efficient working environment. Being under the influence of a drug or alcohol on the job poses serious safety and health risks to the user and to all those who work with the user. The use, sale, purchase, transfer or possession of an illegal drug in the workplace and the use, possession or being under the influence of alcohol also poses unacceptable risks for safe, healthful and efficient operations.
(B) The city believes it has the right and obligation to maintain a safe, healthful and efficient workplace for all its employees and to protect the city’s property, information, equipment, operations and reputation.
(C) The city recognizes its obligations to its citizens for the provision of services that are free of the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol and will endeavor through this policy to provide drug- and alcohol-free services.
(D) The city further expresses its intent through this policy to comply with federal and state rules, regulations or laws that relate to the maintenance of a workplace free from illegal drugs and alcohol.
(1998 Code, § 2-102)