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01/01/2013 <br /> • Driving in a city vehicle; <br /> • Working at any city owned work site; <br /> • Working off -site on behalf of the city. <br /> This policy shall not apply to any licensed peace officer acting within the scope of <br /> employment. <br /> 25. DRUG & ALCOHOL FREE WORKPLACE <br /> 25.1 Policy <br /> General: In accordance with federal law, the City of Centerville has adopted the <br /> following policy on drugs and alcohol in the workplace: <br /> A) Employees are expected and required to report to work on time, in <br /> appropriate mental and physical condition, ready to perform the duties of <br /> their job. It is the City's intent and obligation to provide a drug -free, safe <br /> and secure work environment. <br /> B) The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of a controlled <br /> substance on City property or while conducting City business is absolutely <br /> prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to <br /> and including termination, and may have legal consequences. <br /> C) The City recognizes drug dependency as an illness and a major health <br /> problem. The City also recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety <br /> and security problem. Employees needing help in dealing with such <br /> problems are encouraged to use their health insurance plans, as appropriate. <br /> D) Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of the <br /> City's drug and alcohol policy and must report any conviction under a <br /> criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off the work premises <br /> while conducting City business. A report of the conviction must be made <br /> within five (5) days after the conviction as required by the Drug -Free <br /> Workplace Act of 1988. <br /> 25.2 Drug and /or Alcohol Treatment <br /> Discipline: Employees are prohibited from possessing or consuming alcohol or <br /> non - prescription drugs while on the job. Any Employee who reports to work <br /> incapacitated or whose performance is impaired through the use of alcohol or non- <br /> prescription drugs will be subject to disciplinary action. <br /> Leave: In instances where it is necessary, personal leave may be granted for an <br /> evaluation, treatment or rehabilitation on the same basis as is granted for ordinary <br /> health problems. Consideration will be given for use of leave of absence without pay <br /> as defined by the City's personnel policies. <br /> Page 45 of 51 <br /> Adopted 01/23/2013 <br /> 65 <br />