The provisions of this article shall apply to all employees
of the City of Englewood except as otherwise specifically provided
herein.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
[Amended 9-15-1992 by Ord. No. 92-24]
A.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
or use of any controlled dangerous substance as defined in any law
the State of New Jersey or of the United States.
B.
The use or consumption of an alcoholic beverage or controlled
dangerous substance in such manner or in such quantity so as to adversely
affect an employee's work performance or ability to carry out job-related
duties.
SUBSTANCE SCREENING
The taking of samples of urine and/or blood or the taking
of breath samples and the testing thereof to determine the presence
of controlled dangerous substances or the presence of alcoholic beverages.
An employee shall be guilty of violating this article if such
employee:
A. Fails or refuses to submit to mandatory substance screening as required
by this article.
B. Has committed substance abuse as defined herein.
C. Violates any other provision of this article.
The City Manager may promulgate or adopt such additional guidelines
and regulations not inconsistent herewith respecting the prevention
and detection of substance abuse.
An employee found to have violated the provisions of the article:
A. May be required to participate in and satisfactorily complete a substance
abuse treatment program as a condition of either continued employment
or reemployment.
B. May be reported to the County Prosecutor and, with respect to law
enforcement officers, have his or her name included in a registry
maintained by the Division of State Police.
C. Shall be subject to the institution of disciplinary proceedings and
possible dismissal thereunder.