(A) The city has a vital interest in providing for the safety and well being of all employees and the public, and maintaining efficiency and productivity in all of its operations. In fulfillment of its responsibilities, the city is committed to the maintenance of a drug and alcohol free workplace.
(B) The city and certain employees who drive commercial motor vehicles are subject to the requirements of federal statues and implementing regulations issued by the Federal Highway Administration of the U.S. Department of Transportation. However, certain city employees who perform safety and security-sensitive functions are covered by the foregoing provisions. In addition, the city has an interest in maintaining the efficiency, productivity and well being of employees who do not perform safety or security-sensitive functions. In order to further provide a safe environment for city employees and the public, the city has adopted the following Drug-Free Workplace policy for those employees who are not covered by federal law. This policy does not govern or apply to employees who are subject to testing as commercial motor vehicle operators under the foregoing federal law and regulations. They are governed by a separate policy enacted pursuant to that legislation.
(Ord. 345, passed 10-20-03)