The Town of Orleans recognizes and acknowledges that substance
abuse, including the abuse of alcohol and controlled substances, is
a serious and complex disease/condition which has a detrimental effect
on the professional and personal lives of its employees, the town
and the community.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited in all town workplaces.
The town shall distribute to all employees drug awareness and education
materials which you must read and acknowledge. These materials will
describe the dangers of substance abuse, the state-wide policy of
a drug-free workplace, available substance abuse counseling, and rehabilitation
and assistance programs. The town shall distribute to all supervisors
similar materials which shall include education specifically addressing
the supervisor's role in maintaining a drug-free workplace.
As a condition of employment the terms of this policy must be
adhered to, and the violation of this prohibition shall result in
the following personnel actions against you:
The severity of any personnel action shall be decided by the supervisor
of such employee, with the approval of the Town Executive, in accordance
with established personnel policies. Any employee who violates these
prohibitions will also risk legal prosecution.
The town will, from time to time, update, amplify and reinforce its
policy set out above through the dissemination of drug education and
awareness material and programs which may necessitate your attendance
at lectures, seminars or films.