It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners that the
unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use
of a controlled substance is prohibited in the workplace. This policy
applies to all County employees; however, the Drug-Free Workplace
Act of 1988 created requirements for employees working on federal
grants. Those additional requirements for grant employees are specified
herein.
Employees are expected and required to report to work fit for
duty and remain able to perform their job duties throughout the day.
Employees who are impaired by the use of a substance or who are in
possession of a controlled dangerous substance without a prescription,
on the job, have the potential for interfering with their own, as
well as their coworkers', safe and efficient job performance.
As a condition of employment, employees must:
A. Notify their supervisors, department heads, and the Director of Personnel
of any criminal drug statute conviction for a violation occurring
in the workplace no later than five days after such conviction.
B. Abide by the above-stated policy and notification process.