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Drug and Alcohol Policy Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition. It is the city's intent and obligation to provide a drug -free, safe, and secure work environment. BeeausezThe city ha -,contracts with tfederal gamagencies andt is subject to the federal Drug -Free Workplace Act; which places certain requirements on employers to maintain a drug -free workplace. In accordance with the Aactyou are hereby notified, the eity is fequifed to give The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any controlled substance (including alcohol is prohibited on city property or while conducting city business. The lawful use of alcohol is prohibited while conducting city business. Employees violating this prohibition may be subject to disciplinary action including, but not limited to, suspension or termination, and may have legal consequences.: Controlled substances include, but are not limited to, opiates, hallucinogenic substances, depressants, stimulants, and narcotics. The sale of aleehol that is paft of ffi empleyee's job duty is an exeepfrioa to d�,is peke�-.-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. Employees taking prescription or over-the-counter drugs that may affect the safety of others must obtain a determination from their physician as to whether the drug could affect the job safety of the employee or others. If job safety may be affected, the employee must inform his or her immediate supervisor so that appropriate accommodations and arrangements can be made. The city recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety and security problem. Employees needing help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use theif Employee Assistance Plan or their health insurance plans, as appropriate. As a condition of continued employment at the city, all employees must: ■ Abide by the terms of this statemewpolicy; and ■ Notify the employee's supervisor, Human Resources, or city administrator of any criminal drug statute conviction arising out of a violation occurring on or off work premises while conducting city business on city pfopeftrno later than five days after the conviction. The city retains the right, at its sole 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. 57