[Amended 6-2-2020 by Ord. No. 1576]
On February 5, 2020, the Borough passed Resolution No. 75, which
adopted a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy for all Borough
employees possessing a commercial driver's license ("CDL"). That policy
was implemented as the Borough is required to comply with 49 CFR Part
40, Regulations of the U.S. Department of Transportation ("DOT") Procedures
For Transportation Workplace Drug and Alcohol Testing Programs and
Urine Specimen Collection Guidelines, Office of Drug and Alcohol Policy
and Compliance, U.S. Department of Transportation, for all employees
of the Borough possessing a CDL. In addition to meeting federal regulations,
the policy establishes a program designed to help prevent accidents
and injuries resulting from the misuse of alcohol or use of controlled
substances by drivers of commercial motor vehicles.
The CDL policy is appended hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated
as part of this chapter as if fully set forth. A copy of the CDL policy
shall be on record with the Municipal Clerk's office at all times
and available for inspection by any person.
On April 21, 2020, the Borough passed Resolution No. 110, which
adopted a workplace drug and alcohol testing policy for the following
employees: all employees of the Borough (including Department of Recreation,
Library and Senior Center); all members of the Volunteer Fire Department
and Volunteer Ambulance Corps, including dispatchers; all employees
of the Police Department who are not covered by the law enforcement
drug testing policy; volunteers of any department of the Borough who
interact with children on a regular basis; any Department of Public
Works employee who does not hold a CDL and is, therefore, not regulated
by the DOT.
One of the Borough's prime goals in its role as an employer
is in protecting the safety, health and welfare of its employees and
others with whom they interface, such as citizens, contractors and
members of the public. The objective of the policy is to maintain
a working environment free from the adverse effects of substance abuse.
While the Borough has no intention of intruding into the private lives
of its employees, the Borough does expect employees to report to work
unimpaired and able to perform the duties of their job safely and
effectively. The drug and alcohol testing policy for non-CDL/non-DOT
employees achieves that goal.
The non-CDL/non-DOT policy is appended hereto as Exhibit B and
incorporated as part of this chapter as if fully set forth. A copy
of the non-CDL/non-DOT policy shall be on record with the Clerk's
office at all times and available for inspection by any person.
Law enforcement officers are covered by the law enforcement
drug testing policy enacted by the Dumont Police Department and are,
therefore, not covered by this article. Elected officials, who are
not otherwise classified as employees, are not subject to the provisions
of this article.
