[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Horseheads 3-14-1990.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Amended 8-14-2002 by Res. No. 99-2002]
A.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment
of Town employees under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Horseheads.
B.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting
room or any enclosed private office.
C.
No person shall carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe
or other smoking material in any indoor hallway, passage or other common area
while walking through such area.
D.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums,
restrooms, elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities, pavilion
and rooms or areas which contain photocopying equipment or other office equipment
used in common or in Town vehicles.
[Amended 8-14-2002 by Res. No. 99-2002]
Smoking areas will be designated by the Town Board for employees who
wish to smoke. Such smoking areas will be clearly marked by a sign "Smoking
Permitted."
The smoking policy in Town courts shall be as promulgated by the Office
of Court Administration.
Employees are encouraged to present any concerns to their supervisor
and may register a complaint with the county enforcement officer.
A copy of this policy shall be posted on the Town Bulletin Board and
in each separate building in which Town employees work.
Employees found smoking outside of the designated smoking areas will
be considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to the penalty
prescribed by the State Commissioner of Health.
[Amended 10-4-1995 by L.L. No. 5-1995]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall be designated an agent to assist
in the enforcement of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
