[Adopted 12-13-1993]
Each employee of the Village of Tivoli is expected
and required to report to work on time and in an appropriate physical
and mental condition for work. It is the intention and the obligation
of the Village of Tivoli to provide a drug-free, safe and secure work
environment. Consequently, the unlawful manufacture, distribution,
possession or use of a controlled substance by an employee on municipal
property or while conducting municipal business is, without qualification,
prohibited. An employee suspected of violating this article may be
subject to a disciplinary proceeding.
The Village of Tivoli recognizes drug abuse
as a potential safety, health and security problem. An employee needing
help in dealing with a drug abuse problem is encouraged to use services
from his or her health care provider.
As a condition of employment, an employee directly
engaged in the performance of work pursuant to a federal grant must
abide by the terms of this article. In addition, such an employee
must notify the Village of Tivoli of any criminal conviction for the
illegal use of drugs in the workplace. Federal law requires that such
notice be given within five days after a conviction.
Each employee involved in the performance of
work pursuant to any federal grant shall be provided a copy of this
article.
