City of Columbia, IL Article IV Drug-Free Workplace Policy

[Added 8-3-2015 by Ord. No. 3199]

§ 85-4.1 Policy established.

In compliance with the Illinois Drug Free Workplace Act,[1] the City has established a drug-free workplace policy.

[1] Editor's Note: See 30 ILCS 580/1 et seq.

§ 85-4.2 Prohibited conduct.

The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or use of controlled substances, including cannabis, by any employee or official conducting any business on behalf of the City or on or within any property owned by the City is prohibited.

§ 85-4.3 Notification of convictions.

Any employee convicted of a violation of any criminal drug statute while conducting business on behalf of the City or on or within any property owned by the City must notify his or her immediate supervisor and/or department head of such convictions within five days after the conviction.

§ 85-4.4 Programs and assistance.

The City has established a Drug-Free Awareness Program to inform employees about the dangers of drug abuse in the workplace, the City's policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace, the available drug counseling programs and employee assistance, and the fact that any employee who violates this policy or who tests positive for illegal drugs will be discharged.

§ 85-4.5 Participation in programs.

Within 30 days after notice of conviction of a violation of any controlled substances laws or statutes for a violation occurring in the workplace is provided by the employee, the employee must participate in a drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program and provide the City with proof of completion of participation in that program.

§ 85-4.6 Disciplinary actions.

Any employee failing to comply with the terms and conditions of this article will be subject to disciplinary action, including immediate discharge and suspension without pay. The City reserves the right to suspend without pay any employee undergoing assistance or rehabilitation.