§ 2-217. Implementation.

(a)

Substance abuse screening will be conducted by certified technicians of breath alcohol testing devices or by the medical group or groups responsible for administering pre-employment physical examinations. The integrity of the urine or blood sample being tested or the breath test record card will be ensured by an explicit chain of custody procedures developed by the substance abuse mental health administration. Any testing, testing-related documents, and test results will be kept confidential and will only be released to the safety director or city manager. Further disclosures of such information is prohibited unless written authorization is obtained from the employee or applicant. Any breach of confidentially will subject the employee responsible to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

(b)

The safety director will assist supervisors in policy implementation, day-to-day administration, and with disciplinary action arising from implementation of the policy.

(c)

A training program will be provided to assist supervisory personnel in identifying drug and alcohol use among employees. The training will be directed towards helping supervisors recognize the conduct and behavior that give rise to a reasonable suspicion of drug or alcohol use.

(d)

The safety director will be responsible for scheduling the screening of applicants and employees during normal working hours. the safety director, personnel director, and assistant to the city manager will schedule screening during night shift working hours.

(e)

This policy is intended to be a unilateral expression of the general policies, procedures and guidelines concerning substance abuse. It is not intended to create any contractual rights of employment, whether express or implied, between the city and its employees. The city reserves the right to change the provisions of this policy at any time.

(Ord. No. 94-05, § 1, 11-17-05)