HomeMy WebLinkAboutBPW-12-23-92-04 Substance AbuseRESOLUTION BW 12-23-92-4
CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS AND SAFETY
WHEREAS,
The City currently has a substance abuse policy
established by Resolution BW 12-9-92-8; and
WHEREAS,
The City finds it necessary to modify the content
of the original policy,
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, by the Carmel Board of Public Works
and Safety, that the City. of Carmel adopt the attached as the
official substance abuse policy affecting all City employees. This
resolution is effective January 1, 1993.
Adopted this 23rd day of December 1992, by the Carmel Board of
Public Works and Safety, Carmel, Indiana, Hamilton County, Indiana.
CARMEL BOARD OF PUBLIC WORKS
Attest:
CITY OF CARMEL SUBSTANCE ABUSE POLICY
The City of Carmel will enact an official policy regarding
substance abuse for all City employees. This REVISED policy
(attached) will become effective January 1, 1993.
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
Drug/Alcohol Policy
The City of Carmel PROHIBITS any City employee from using,
being under the influence of, or possessing alcohol or non-
prescribed controlled substances during working hours on City
property, and at ALL times while in City vehicles.
The only allowable exception to this policy as it would apply
to a controlled substance is; when prescribed by a physician or
dentist in the treatment of said employee. When controlled
substances, narcotics, or other drugs are prescribed, an employee
shall notify his or her supervisor of the use of any such
~prescribed medications which may impair their ability to operate
vehicles, heavy machinery or equipment, or to performthe essential
functions of the job. The intent of this exception is to protect
an employee from injuring himself or herself or others when the
prescribed medication could impair the ability to function safely.
ANY City employee in violation of the above stated policy will
be subject to disciplinary action which may include IMMEDIATE
TERMINATION.
Employee Signature