[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Marlborough 1-22-1990.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
GENERAL REFERENCES
Personnel policies — See Ch. 29.
Town-owned vehicles — See Ch. 47.
The following smoking policy is adopted for places of employment for
the employees of the Town of Marlborough, to be effective on April 1, 1990.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment of town employees
under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Marlborough except in areas
specifically designated for smoking.
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.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting room or any
enclosed private office unless all persons in such place consent to smoke.
A.
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.
B.
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 the occupants shall agree that smoking
may be permitted (any other area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting
or reception areas).
C.
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain
nonsmoking areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employee demand.
A.
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."
B.
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, "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.
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 penalty prescribed
by the State Commissioner of Health.
The Town of Marlborough Police shall be designated an agent to assist
in the enforcement of this policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
