§ 2-243. Referral, evaluation, and treatment.  


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  • Any employee, except for any employee applicant who tests positive for drug use or alcohol misuse will be advised of the resources available to the employee in evaluating and resolving problems associated with the misuse of alcohol and use of drugs including the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of substance abuse professionals and counseling and treatment programs. The city will bear the cost of providing this referral information.

    In order for an employee who has tested positive for drug use or alcohol misuse to return to a position requiring the performance of a safety sensitive function, that employee must be evaluated by a substance abuse professional who will determine what assistance, if any, the employee needs in resolving problems associated with alcohol misuse and drug use. Any employee identified as needing assistance in resolving such problems must successfully complete any rehabilitation program that is prescribed by a substance abuse professional before performing a safety sensitive function. Follow up testing will be conducted under the supervision of the substance abuse professional. Evaluation, assistance, rehabilitation, and follow up testing will be obtained, if at all, at the cost of the employee.

(Ord. No. 93-05, § 1, 11-17-05)