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Cit)' of .,Arden Hills Personnel Poliey Effective June 29, 2002 a. Provide any information to the City within three (3) working days upon . receiving results of the tests that could explain the positive test result. b. Receive a copy of the test result report. c. Retest the original sample at their own expense provided they inform the City Administrator within five (5) working days after receiving notice of the positive test result. 8. A positive test result, which has been confirmed indicating the presence of illegal drugs, alcohol, or non-prescription drugs, may result in termination, subject to the following: a. An employee who tests poslt1ve for the first time will be given the opportunity to participate in, at the employee's own expense, or pursuant to coverage under the employee's benefit plan, a counseling or rehabilitation program. b. The employee may be discharged for any of the following reasons: 1) The employee tested positive on a previous occasion in a work- related incident. . 2) The employee refuses to participate in a chemical dependency or rehabilitation program. 3) The employee fails to successfully complete chemical dependency counseling or a rehabilitation program. 9. If an employee is called out for a City emergency and is suspected of being under the influence of drugs or alcohol, he or she will not be subject to the testing procedures of this policy. However, he or she will not be allowed to work, and will be sent home. 10. Results of tests and other information acquired in the drug and alcohol-testing process will be treated as private data on individuals as defined by MSA 13.02, Subd. 12. The employee tested and the City Administrator will be told the results of the testing. If a positive result is confirmed, the City Council and the employee's supervisor will be notified. Results will be disclosed to no one outside of the City unless required by law or unless the employee requests . release of information in writing. 18