O-2005-1708-B Passed (original 1990)

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e - 3- e 2. Purpose 2.1 This policy outlines the goals and objectives of the City's drug and alcohol testing program and provides guidance to supe"rvisors and employees concerning their responsibilities for carrying out the program. 2.2 Under this policy, contractors who provide employee services to the City will be required to provide employees who are free of the influences of drugs and alcohol. Contractors must have a policy designed to eliminate drug and alcohol abuse and its effects in the workplace. 3. Scope 3.1 This policy applies to all City officials and employees, including part-time and seasonal employees, in all departments, including the police department; contract employees in designated positions; reserve police and fire volunteers; and all job applicants for public safety, safety-sensitive, and security sensitive positions. 3.2 All employees who hold a commercial driver's license and are required to operate commercial motor vehicles for the City as part of their employment, including applicants for positions requiring the operation of commercial motor vehicles (as the term commercial motor vehicle is defined under Title 49 C.F.R... Part 382) are subject to the U.S. Department of Transportation substance abuse testing procedures promulgated under Title 49 C.F.R. Part 40, Title 49 C.F.R. Part 382, and the City of La Porte Commercial Motor Vehicle Substance Abuse Policy. 4. Definitions Alcohol means any beverage that contains ethyl alcohol (ethanol), including but not limited to beer, wine and distilled spirits. City premises or City facilities means all property of the City including, but not limited to, the offices, facilities and surrounding areas on City-owned or leased property, parking lots, and storage areas. The term also includes City-owned or leased vehicles and equipment wherever located. Contraband means any article, the possession of which on City premises or while on City business, causes an employee I individual to be in violation of a City work rule or law. Contraband includes illegal drugs, drug paraphernalia. alcoholic beverages, firearms, explosives, lethal weapons. Contract employee in a designated position means a person who performs public safety, safety-sensitive, and security sensitive duties.