[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of DeWitt 1-22-1990
by resolution. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment
of town employees under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of DeWitt
except in areas specifically designated for smoking.
B.
Smoking is permitted in an enclosed office occupied by
a person who smokes or, if it is occupied by more than one (1) person, provided
that all persons in that office consent to smoking.
C.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting
room or enclosed private office unless all persons in such place consent to
smoking.
D.
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.
E.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums,
rest rooms, elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities and
rooms or areas which contain photocopying equipment or other office equipment
used in common and in company vehicles occupied by more than one (1) person,
unless the occupants of such vehicle agree that smoking may be permitted.
(Any other area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting or reception
areas.)
F.
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain
nonsmoking areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employee demand.
G.
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 stating "Smoking Permitted."
H.
The Superintendent of Highways shall designate in the
highway garage or other building in which town highway employees work a specific
enclosed smoking area (if one is required) clearly marked by a sign stating
"Smoking Permitted."
I.
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.
The copy of this policy shall be posted upon the town bulletin board
and in each separate building in which town employees work.
Employees found smoking outside of 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.
The Town Clerk shall be designated an agent to assist in the enforcement
of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
