One of the greatest problems facing society today is drug and alcohol
abuse. The purpose of this chapter is to define the policy of the Town of
Snow Hill regarding the use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace and to prescribe
administrative procedures and remedies for enforcing these policies.
Employees of the Town of Snow Hill must report to work in a fit condition
to perform their duties. No employee shall use or possess alcoholic beverages
while on the job site. Employees, whether off-duty or on-duty, are strictly
forbidden to use or possess illegal drugs or drug paraphernalia as defined
under Article 27 of the Maryland Annotated Code. Illegal drug use also includes
the use of nonprescription and prescription drugs when used without a prescription
or used other than as prescribed by the manufacturer.
The Town of Snow Hill shall sponsor a drug awareness program that complies
with the Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act, 41 U.S.C. § 701 et seq.,
to inform of the potential danger of drugs and alcohol and to explain to them
these rules and regulations.
Employees who voluntarily seek assistance for a drug or alcohol abuse problem will not be terminated if that assistance is sought prior to action being taken under this chapter. If, however, the employee continues to use illegal drugs or abuse alcohol in such a manner that it affects the employee's job performance, he shall be subject to the penalties imposed in §
14-8 of this chapter.
The Town Manager is subject to the requirements of this chapter. He
shall report charges and convictions to the Mayor and Council, and with regard
to the Town Manager, the Mayor and Council shall function in place of the
Town Manager under this chapter.