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Drug Testing Current Language (page 20): Every job applicant offered employment with the city receives the offer conditioned upon successful completion of a drug test... Temporary and seasonal employees are also subject to this policy. Proposed Language: Full-time and temporary/seasonal employees in safety sensitive positions as determined by the City Administrator will be subject to drug testing upon receiving a conditional job offer. This change will better reflect current practice. Historically, the City has only drug tested the Public Works employees as they are required to hold a Commercial Driver's License as part of their job and the Public Works seasonal employees; other full-time and seasonal employees have not been subject to testing. While the City could test full-time employees, it would be logistically difficult to also test recreational seasonal employees as they begin and terminate employment with the City sporadically. An updated Commercial Driver License Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy is also being proposed (see Attachment Q. This policy is based on the League of Minnesota Cities model policy and ensures the City meets all local, state, and federal guidelines. Hands Free Driving Current Language (page 30): The City expects all employees who are required to drive as part of their job to drive safely and legally when on City business and to maintain a good driving record. Proposed Language: The City expects all employees who are required to drive as part of their job to drive safely and legally when on City business and to maintain a good driving record. This includes, but is not limited to, the below rules regarding cell phone usage and driving: -Reading/sending text messages, making or receiving phone calls, emailing, video calling, scrolling/typing, accessing a webpage, or using non -navigation applications while driving is strictly prohibited. -In accordance with State law, there is an exception to hands free cell phone operations to obtain emergency assistance to report a traffic accident, medical emergency or serious traffic hazard or prevent a crime from being committed. There is also a State law exception for authorized emergency vehicles while in the performance of official duties. -Employees who are charged with traffic violations resulting from the use of their phone while driving will be solely responsible for all liabilities that result from such actions. -Any incidents of violation of the hands-free law witnessed by other staff or Councilmembers will be recorded in the employee's personnel file and the employee may be subject to discipline up to and including termination.