[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Akron 2-5-1990. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A. 
Smoking is prohibited throughout the facilities, except in designated areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED signs, such as the water bay at 43 East Avenue and the garage at 35 Lewis Road.[1]
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Editor's Note: Amended at time of adoption of Code (see Ch. 1, General Provisions, Art. I).
B. 
Smoking is prohibited in any indoor enclosed work area occupied by more than one person, unless all employees in such area agree to allow smoking. The rights of a nonsmoker to a smoke-free work area shall prevail.
C. 
Smoking is also prohibited in all employee rest rooms, hallways and areas containing office equipment used in common.
D. 
Smoking is also prohibited in conference or meeting rooms and municipal vehicles used by more than one person, unless all occupants agree to allow smoking.
E. 
An enclosed smoking room may be designated upon request if space is available.
F. 
Employee lunchrooms and/or lounges will be nonsmoking areas.
Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory personnel. Employees may also file a formal complaint with the Erie County Health Department.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to penalties.
Copies of these rules will be posted and distributed to all employees and to all prospective employees upon request.
The Village Clerk-Treasurer shall be designated an agent to assist in the enforcement of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
This policy may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Village of Akron. All amendments shall be in conformance with New York State law, and employees will be notified accordingly.