A. The city prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use by an employee of a controlled substance as defined in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 USC 812), and as further defined by policy at 21 CFR 1308.11 – 1308.15 is prohibited in any workplace of the city.

B. All employees will abide by the terms of this policy as a condition of their employment and will notify the city of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring in the workplace no later than five working days after the conviction. Within two business days of receiving the notice of conviction, the city will take appropriate personnel action against the employee as prescribed by this title, up to and including termination.

C. The city must provide a statement to notify employees of this policy and to establish a drug-free awareness program to inform employees about: the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace; the city’s policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and the penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse violations occurring in the workplace.

D. Each employee will be provided a copy of this chapter. (Ord. 12-001 § 3, 2013)