Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy. 1. The City reserves the right, for reasonable suspicion, to require an employee to submit to drug, alcohol or substance abuse testing.
Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy. A model "Chain of Custody" procedure as set forth in Appendix "B" is incorporated herein by reference to this MOU and will be utilized in the City’s contracts for testing services.
Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy. A model "Chain of Custody" procedure as set forth in the Personnel Commission Compendium will be utilized in the event the City contracts for testing services.
Drug, Alcohol and Substance Abuse Policy. I. Purpose: It is the policy of the City to maintain a drug-free workplace. It is the intention of this policy to eliminate substance abuse and its effects in the work place. While the City has no intention of intruding into the private lives of its employees, involvement with drugs and alcohol off the job can take its toll on job performance and employee safety. Our concern is that employees are in a condition to perform their duties safely and efficiently in the interest of their fellow workers and the public as well as themselves. The presence of drugs and alcohol on the job, and the influence of these substances on employees during working hours, are inconsistent with this objective. Employees who think they may have an alcohol or drug usage problem are urged to voluntarily seek confidential assistance from the Employee Assistance Program Counselor. While the City will be supportive of those who seek help voluntarily, the City will be equally firm in identifying and disciplining those who do not seek help, or whose continued substance abuse either violates City rules or interferes in the employee’s job performance. This policy provides guidelines for the detection and deterrence of alcohol and drug abuse. It also outlines the responsibilities of City managers and employees. To that end, the City will act to eliminate any substance abuse which increases the potential for accidents, absenteeism, substandard performance, poor employee morale, or damage to the City’s reputation. Substance abuse includes the use of, or possession of legal or illegal drugs, alcohol or any other substance which could or does impair an employee’s ability to perform his or her job safely, effectively, and efficiently. All persons covered by this policy should be aware that violations of the policy may result in discipline, up to and including dismissal, and may subject an employee to required satisfactory participation in an approved substance abuse assistance or rehabilitation program. Applicants for employment with the City may not be hired for failure to follow these guidelines. In recognition of the public service responsibilities entrusted to the employees of the City, and the fact that drug and alcohol abuse can hinder a person’s ability to perform duties safely and effectively, the following policy against drug and alcohol abuse is hereby adopted by the City.
