Physical examinations shall be required of each prospective employee as a part of every pre-employment examination and/or of each employee returning to work from any disability or other leave of absence. This shall apply to all classes of employment of the City. The City shall supply a standard history and physical examination form. The cost of the physical examination shall be borne by the examinee. The examination may be performed by any licensed doctor of medicine. The results of the examination shall be subject to review and approval by a physician chosen by the City. In the event of any doubt arising as to the physical or mental capability of any employee or prospective employee to perform the duties of his or her job, the City may require the employee to submit to an examination by a physician of the City's choosing. In the event of conflict, the decision of the City's physician shall control.
The physical examination records shall be privileged and shall be filed in the individual's personnel file.
(Ord. 2850. Passed 1-7-85.)