§ 2-231. General policy.  


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  • Continued research and practical experience have established that even small quantities of alcohol and drugs can impair reflexes and judgment. This impairment, even when not readily apparent, can have catastrophic results, particularly for employees operating vehicles, potentially dangerous equipment, or using weapons. Unlawful drug use, including the abuse of prescription medication is also incompatible with the responsibility of City of Cartersville employees with commercial driver's license to obey the law, especially those employees who are involved in drug interdiction. To comply with the guidelines of the department of transportation in regard to operators of vehicles/equipment requiring commercial driver's licenses and other reasons, we have adopted a policy that all employees must report to work completely free from the presence of alcohol or unlawful drugs, or habit-forming drugs with whose legitimate usage constitutes a threat to safety.

(Ord. No. 93-05, § 1, 11-17-05)