Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment of town employees
under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Chatham.
No person shall carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe or other smoking
material in any indoor hallway, passage or other common area while walking
through such area.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums, rest rooms,
elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities and rooms or
areas which contain photocopying equipment or other office equipment used
in common and in company vehicles occupied by more than one person, unless
the occupants of such vehicle agree that smoking may be permitted (any other
area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting or reception areas).
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain nonsmoking
areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employee demand.
Smoking areas will be designated by the Town Board for employees who
wish to smoke. Such smoking areas will be clearly marked by a sign, "Smoking
Permitted."
The smoking policy in town courts shall be as promulgated by the Office
of Court Administration.
Employees are encouraged to present any concerns to their supervisor
and may register a complaint with the court enforcement officer.
The copy of this policy shall be posted upon the town bulletin board
and in each separate building in which town employees work.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be
considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to the penalty prescribed
by the State Commissioner of Health.
The Town Supervisor shall be designated an agent to assist in the enforcement
of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.