CHEMICAL DEPENDENCY PROGRAMS. A. An employee testing positive for drugs or alcohol under the provision of the policy shall have the option of entering into a chemical dependency program in lieu of discipline. If the employee successfully completes such a program and is not disciplined for substance abuse for eighteen (18) months following the initial charge, the discipline shall be revoked and the employee's record cleared of the offense, and it shall not be used as a basis for any other disciplinary action in the future. B. After evaluation, the program utilized by the employee must be sufficient to meet the rehabilitation needs of the employee. C. Employees temporarily unfit to perform the duties of their position because of drug or alcohol abuse may use sick leave, vacation leave, compensatory time, and light duty assignment, if available, and leave without pay during absences required as part of the rehabilitation process.
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