[Adopted 2-10-1992]
A.
The Town of East Bloomfield is committed to the development
and maintenance of a drug-free work environment and, in accordance
with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988, will not tolerate the unlawful
possession and use of controlled substances (drugs) on its premises.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited on property owned or leased
by the Town of East Bloomfield.
B.
It is the Town of East Bloomfield's intent and obligation
to provide a drug-free, healthful, safe and secure work environment.
In order to maintain a work environment that
is free of substance abuse, the Town of East Bloomfield mandates the
following:
A.
No employee shall work or report to work while impaired
by the illicit/improper use of a controlled substance. In addition,
the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited and will not be tolerated at the workplace.
B.
The Town of East Bloomfield will provide, on a continuing
basis, information on substance abuse, as well as information on health
and safety standards.
C.
Any employee who has a substance abuse problem is
urged to seek help and may obtain confidential assistance and/or treatment
through Ontario County's Life Line referral program (1-800-333-0542).
D.
Any employee who is convicted of any violation of
a drug statute which occurred at the workplace or during the course
of work shall notify their department head within five days of the
conviction.
E.
The town shall, within 10 days of receiving a notice
of conviction of an employee whose work is funded by a federal grant,
notify the federal agency issuing said grant, via the appropriate
New York State agency.
Any violation of these policies shall lead to
disciplinary action, up to and including discharge through the normal
disciplinary channels, within 30 days from receiving a notice of conviction
from an employee.
All employees shall be advised of and provided
with a copy of this policy and notice of penalties that will be imposed
for any violation of that policy.
