O-2009-3129 approving updated Employee Policy Handbook

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CHAPTER FOUR CITY OF LA PORTE DRUG AND ALCOHOL ABUSE POLICY Adopted by City of La Porte — June, 1990 Revised March 01, 2005 4.01 Purpose This policy outlines the goals and objectives of the City's drug and alcohol testing program and provides guidance to supervisors and employees concerning their responsibilities for carrying out the program. Under this policy, employees as well as 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. 4.02 Scope 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. 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. 4.03 Policy The City of La Porte (the City) has a vital interest in maintaining a safe, healthful, and efficient working environment. Being under the influence of a drug and/or alcohol on the job poses serious safety and health risks to the user and to all those who work with the user. The use, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of an illegal drug in the workplace, and the use, possession, or being under the influence of alcohol also poses unacceptable risks for the safe, healthful, and efficient operations of the City. • The City believes it has the right and obligation to maintain a safe, healthful, and efficient workplace for all of its employees, and to protect the City's property, information, equipment, operations and reputation. • The City recognizes its obligations to its citizens for the provision of services that are free of the influence of illegal drugs and alcohol and will endeavor through this policy to provide drug and alcohol -free services. 25