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. . . , . , [DISCUSSION DRAFT] . DRUG AND ALCOHOL POLICY . Because the City has contracts with the federal governmental agencies, it is subject to the Drug- Free Workplace Act. The Act places certain requirements on employers regarding maintaining a drug-free workplace. According to the Act the City is required to give all employees the following notification: The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance is prohibited on City property. Employees violating this prohibition may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension or termination. "Controlled substances" include, but are not limited to, opiates, hallucinogenic substances, depressants, stimulants, and narcotics. The sale of alcohol that is part of an employee's job duty is an exception to this policy. The Drug-Free Workplace Act prohibits only unlawful use, possession, or distribution of such drugs in the workplace, and not the lawful use of prescription medications. . As a condition of continued employment at the City, all employees must: (1) Abide by the terms of this statement; and (2) Notify the employee's supervisor or a person designated by the City Council of any criminal drug statute conviction arising out of a violation occurring on City property no later than five days after the conviction. The City retains the right, at its discretion, to report employee conduct violating this policy to law enforcement officials and to turn over any controlled substances to the custody of law enforcement officials. Employees who are taking prescribed drugs or over-the-counter drugs that may affect the safety of others must obtain a determination from their physician as to whether the drug . 39