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HomeMy WebLinkAbout4.04 DrugFreeWkplPolicy ""'~ #; " CITY CLERK File # D[]00-[i]~ . AGENDA STATEMENT CITY COUNCIL MEETING DATE: October 7, 1997 SUBJECT: Drug Free Workplace Policy (prepared by: Lou Ann Riera-Texeira, Assistant to the City Manager) EXHIBITS ATTACHED: Drug Free Workplace Policy RECOMMENDATION: ~ Receive report. FINANCIAL STATEMENT: No financial impact associated with this item. DESCRIPTION: In 1988, Congress enacted the Drug-Free Workplace Act. This statute requires that all grantees directly receiving monies from any Federal agency will maintain a drug- free workplace. In the past, the City was considered a "sub-recipient" because federal funds were . received indirectly (Le., ISTEA revenue was received from the State Department of Transportation). However, as adirect recipient of Federal grant funds (Department of Justice) , the City of Dublin and its employees must comply now with these requirements. In summary, the Act requires the following: .. a. Publication of and distribution to employees a statement prohibiting all controlled substances in the workplace; b. Establishment of a drug-free awareness program to inform employees of dangers and penalties of drug use, and of available counseling; c. Notice to employees that they must abide by the statement, and must give the employer notice within five days of any conviction for a drug related offense in the workplace; d. Notice to the granting agency of such conviction; e. Personnel action regarding any such employee convicted, including both discipline and a requirement that the employee participate in a drug abuse program; and f. Good faith efforts to maintain a drug-free workplace. '-. Attached is the proposed Drug Free Workplace Policy for the City of Dublin. City staffhave been provided an opportunity to review the administrative policy. Administrative policies are implemented by the City Manager in the course of managing City operations. This is an informational item presented to City Council for review and comment. Staff requests that the City Council receive the report. .------~--------------------------------------------~--------------- . COPIES TO: ' ITEM NO. 4.l~ .. , H1c:c-forms/agda d ru g.doc: . , . . ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY DRUG FREE WORKPLACE CITY OF DUBLIN I. Policy Statement In 1988, Congress enacted the Drug Free Workplace Act. This statute requires that all grantees receiving monies from any Federal agency certify that the agency will maintain a drug free workplace. As a recipient of Federal grants, the City of Dublin and its employees must comply with these requirements. It is the policy of the City of Dublin that the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, use, consumption, being under the influence of controlled substances while on duty, while in or on City vehicles or equipment, or while on stand by is prohibited. This policy shall apply to all employees of the City. II. Purpose The City of Dublin has a responsibility to ensure the safe and efficient delivery of municipal services to the public. In addition, the City has a responsibility to its employees to provide them with a safe environment in which to work. If the City is to fulfill these responsibilities, the City must act to maintain a drug free workplace. This policy is established toward this end. III. Employer Responsibilities . 1. 2. 3. To provide each employee a copy of this policy. To enforce the provisions of this policy. To inform employees of the dangers of drug use in the workplace. To increase awareness of the dangers of drugs in the workplace, the City will distribute appropriate literature for the review of all City employees as part of the ongoing drug awareness efforts. 4. Through various programs available through the City's health plans, to encourage employees suffering from drug abuse, to seek voluntary counseling or treatment. IV. Employee Responsibilities 1. To acquaint themselves with and abide by the provisions of this policy. 2. To notify their Department Head or Personnel Officer of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the City workplace. Said notification shall be made no later than five days after such conviction. V. Policy Violation Employees who violate the provisions of this policy will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination; or, at the discretion of the City, as a condition of continued employment be required to participate in and successfully complete a drug free abuse or assistance program approved by the City. . VI. Promulaation of Policy This policy shall be communicated to all employees.