[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Groton 5-21-1990
by resolution. Section 167-6 amended at time of adoption of Code; see Ch.
1, General Provisions, Art. I. Other amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Employee policies — See Ch.
17.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the facilities except in designated
areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED signs.
Smoking is prohibited in any indoor work area occupied by more than
one person, unless all employees in such area agree to allow smoking. The
rights of the nonsmoker to a smoke-free work area shall prevail.
A. Smoking is also prohibited in all employee restrooms
and areas containing office equipment used in common.
B. Smoking is also prohibited in conference or meeting rooms
and municipal vehicles used by more than one person unless all occupants agree
to allow smoking.
Employee lounges will contain nonsmoking areas large enough to meet
demand.
All areas previously designated as public-access nonsmoking areas shall
also be prohibited to smoking by village employees.
Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory
personnel. Employees may file a formal complaint with the Public Health Director,
Tompkins County Health Department.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be
considered in violation of the policy and may be subject to penalties.
Copies of these rules will be posted and distributed to all employees
and to all prospective employees upon request.
The facility supervisor shall be designated an agent to assist in the
enforcement of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
This policy may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Board
of Trustees of the Village of Groton. All amendments shall be in conformance
with New York State law, and employees will be notified accordingly.