No employee will work or report to work or be on Town property or on
Town business:
A. With any illegal drugs, or drug or controlled substance not medically
authorized, in her/his system, or
B. Under the influence of or impaired by alcohol or any other substances
which impair job performance or pose a hazard to the safety and welfare of
the employee, the public or other employees.
No employee will use, consume or possess, on Town property, time or
business, any illegal drugs, drugs or controlled substances not medically
authorized, or any other substances which impair job performance or pose a
hazard to the safety and welfare of the employee, the public or other employees.
The use of alcohol on Town premises is also prohibited, except in connection
with Town-sponsored social events.
An employee who violates the Town's Drug and Alcohol Prevention Policy
will be subject to appropriate disciplinary action, up to and including termination
of employment. However, the Town reserves the right, in its discretion, to
allow an employee to seek professional assistance in dealing with a substance
abuse problem rather than to be subjected to disciplinary action.