[Adopted 3-21-1996]
It is the policy of the Town of Ghent that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use
of a controlled substance is prohibited on the job or at the workplace.
Employees may be subject to civil, criminal and disciplinary penalties,
including dismissal from employment, for failure to observe this policy.
(All terms in this policy shall have the meaning and definition as
set forth in the Drug-Free Workplace Act.)
A.
B.
Town of Ghent policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace.
It is the stated policy of the Town of Ghent to maintain a drug-free
workplace as required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act by prohibiting
the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or
use of a controlled substance in the workplace of the Town of Ghent.
C.
Availability of drug counseling and rehabilitation.
Attached hereto is a list of available drug counseling and rehabilitation
programs which may be of some benefit to any employee who may have
a drug or alcohol problem.
D.
Sanctions. Employees who violate the Town's policy
of maintaining a drug-free workplace will be subject to criminal,
civil and disciplinary penalties, including dismissal from employment.
All employees of the Town of Ghent, including
those engaged in the performance of federal or state grants, shall
be given a copy of the Town's policy.
All employees are hereby notified that as a
condition of employment, employees are required to:
The Town must notify any federal or state granting
agency within 10 days after receiving notice from an employee of such
a conviction or otherwise receiving actual notice of such conviction.
Within 30 days after receiving notice of such an employee's conviction,
the Town shall either:
A.
Take appropriate personnel action against such employee
up to and including termination from employment; or
B.
Require such employee to satisfactorily participate
in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for
such purposes by a federal, state or local health, law enforcement
or other appropriate agency.
C.
Nothing set forth in this policy shall abrogate, modify
or diminish such rights that the Town of Ghent has in connection with
the existing union contract with Local Union No. 294, Affiliated with
the International Brotherhood of Teamsters AFL-CIO.
The Town shall make a good faith effort to continue
to maintain a drug-free workplace through the implementation of the
requirements contained in the Drug-Free Workplace Act. If there are
any questions regarding this policy, please contact the Town Supervisor
or the Town Clerk.
Organizations that can Provide Help/Referral
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Catholic Family and Community Services
Within Reach Drug Program
431 East Allen Street
Hudson, New York 12534
(518) 828-8660
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Columbia County Alcohol Resource Center
315 Warren Street
Hudson, New York 12534
(518) 828-9300
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National Clearinghouse for Alcohol and Drug
Information
Monday through Friday
1-800-729-6686
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The National Federation of Parents for Drug-Free
Youth
Monday through Friday
1-800-554-KIDS
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National Council on Alcoholism
7 days a week, 24 hours a day
1-914-225-4646
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Parents' Resource Institute for Drug Education
(PRIDE)
Monday through Friday
1-800-241-9746
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Cocaine Helpline
Monday through Friday
Saturday and Sunday, 12:00p.m. - 3:00a.m.
1-800-COCAINE
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Partners In Safety
(914)-341-0515
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