§ 114-570. Drug-free workplace statement.

(a)

No employee may illegally engage in the manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of a controlled substance at any time or place, including while at the employee's workplace. Such unlawful activity will be considered a sufficient ground for a serious adverse personnel action, up to and including discharge.

(b)

In addition to prohibiting employees from engaging in the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of illegal drugs in the workplace, this city prohibits its employees from engaging in such illegal activity at all times and at all places. Such activity, even during nonworking hours, clearly affects an employee's ability to perform public duties.

(c)

If an employee is convicted of violating any criminal drug statute in any jurisdiction, regardless of whether the alleged violation occurred at the workplace or elsewhere, the employee must notify the city personnel office in writing of the conviction within five calendar days of conviction.

(d)

Failure to comply with any part of this section will result in disciplinary action, up to and including dismissal. Specific disciplinary action will follow the prescribed guidelines of this article.

(e)

The implementation of this section shall be the responsibility of all department heads, office directors and supervisors. Each employee will receive a copy of the drug awareness program along with one hour of in-service training on the city's substance abuse policy in this division. Each employee will acknowledge by signature receipt of the policy. All city employees are responsible for the continued adherence to all policies and ordinances.

(Ord. No. 2007-22(06-O-2700), § 1, 3-27-07)