[HISTORY: Adopted by the Council of the City of Beacon 4-2-1990 by
resolution. Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the facilities except
in designated areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED signs.
B.
Smoking is also prohibited in all employee rest rooms,
elevators, hallways, classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, employee medical
facilities and areas containing office equipment used in common.
C.
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.
D.
An enclosed smoking room may be designated upon request
if space is available.
E.
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain
nonsmoking areas large enough to meet demand.
Conflicts should be brought to the attention of the appropriate supervisory
personnel. Employees may also file a formal complaint with the Dutchess County
Board of Health.
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.
[Amended 2-22-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
The City Administrator shall be designated 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 City
Council of the City of Beacon. All amendments shall be in conformance with
New York State law and employees will be notified accordingly.
