The Township of Robinson recognizes the problems created by
drug and alcohol abuse and the need to develop prevention and treatment
programs. The Township has a commitment to protect people and property
and to provide a safe working environment. The purpose of the following
program is to establish and maintain a drug-free, alcohol-free, safe,
healthy work environment for all of its employees.
As used in this article, the following terms shall have the
meanings indicated:
ACCIDENT
Any event resulting in injury to a person or property to
which an employee contributed as a direct or indirect cause.
EMPLOYEE
Individuals who perform work for the Township, including,
but not limited to, management, supervision and clerical personnel.
INCIDENT
An event which has all the attributes of an accident except
that no harm was caused to person or property.
PROHIBITED ITEMS AND SUBSTANCES
Illegal drugs (including controlled substances, look-alike
drugs and designer drugs), alcoholic beverages and drug paraphernalia
in the possession of or being used by employees on the job.
REASONABLE CAUSE
Tardiness, excessive absenteeism and erratic behavior, such
as noticeable imbalance, incoherence and disorientation.
TOWNSHIP PREMISES
Includes all property, facilities, land, buildings, structures,
automobiles, trucks and other vehicles owned, leased or used by the
Township.
The proper officials of the Township of Robinson are hereby
authorized and directed to do all things necessary to effectuate the
purpose of this article.
All ordinances and parts of ordinances inconsistent with the
terms of this article are hereby repealed; provided, however, that
such repeals shall be only to the extent of such inconsistency, and
in all other aspects this article shall be cumulative of the other
ordinances regulating and governing the subject matter covered by
this article.
If any section or provision or parts thereof in this article
shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such invalidity or
unconstitutionality shall not affect the validity of this article
as a whole or any other section or provision of the part thereof.
This article shall be in full force and effect from and after
its passage and publication as required by law.