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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 644
AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF SEWARD, ALASKA, APPROVING AN ALCOHOL AND
DRUG POLICY FOR CITY EMPLOYEES
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to insure workplace safety
for the city employees, fellow co-workers and third parties from
incidents and accidents which could occur due to misuse of drugs
and alcohol that could affect performance and safety; and
WHEREAS, the City Council wishes to invite city employees
suffering problems with drug and alcohol abuse to seek treatment in
order to return to work in a fit manner; and
WHEREAS, drug and alcohol policies are required by the federal
government through the Drug Free Workplace Act in order for the
city to receive federal monies in excess of $25,000; and
WHEREAS, it is in the best interests of the city to establish
standards for employees and to give employees notice of the city's
expectations relating to the use of drugs and alcohol;
NOW, THEREFORE, THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
HEREBY ORDAINS that:
section 1. A new Chapter 3.70 of the Seward City Code,
Standards Relating to Drugs and Alcohol, is hereby created to read
as set forth in Attachment A, incorporated herein by reference.
section 2. This ordinance shall take effect ten (10) days
following its enactment.
ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA,
this 11th day of February, 1991.
THE CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
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WILLIAM C. NOLL, MAYOR
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
ABSTAIN:
Hilton, Krasnansky, Meehan, Noll & Sieminski
None
Burgess and Dunham
None
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 644
ATTACHMENT A
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Chapter 3.70
Standards Relatina to Druas and Alcohol
Sections:
3.70.010
3.70.015
3.70.020
3.70.025
3.70.025
3.70.030
3.70.040
Standard Policies
Prescribed Medications
Reporting Convictions
Consuming Prohibited During Shift Breaks
Reporting Fit For Work
Negligent Hiring and Pre-employment Screening
Off Duty Use Affecting Performance or Conduct
3.70.010 Standard Policies
A.
Employees will be terminated for use or possession of alcohol or illegal drugs or
at the work site during work hours. Unlawful manufacture, distribution,
dispensing, possession or use of a controlled substance is prohibited in the work
place.
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B.
Employees are encouraged to voluntarily seek professional support for drug or
alcohol-related problems. Employees who seek treatment shall discuss the
situation with their supervisors if leave time, with or without pay, is required for the
employee to obtain treatment or hospitalization.
1. Supervisors are encouraged to grant leave, with or without pay, for such
requests.
2. When leave without pay is involved, the employee shall provide a statement
from the attending physician or counselor to the supervisor, stating that
treatment is being received and describing the length of the treatment
program.
3. An employee's job security or promotion opportunities shall not be
jeopardized by a request for leave to obtain counseling or treatment.
C. In all matters concerning employees' drug or alcohol-related problems, strict
confidentiality shall be maintained by supervisors, administrators and
administrative support personnel.
. 3.70.015 Prescribed Medications
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
Ordinance No. 644
ATTACHMENT A
A. Employees using prescribed medications that have side effects that may affect
their performance, their safety, or the safety of others are required to notify
their supervisors of such use and possible side effects. Supervisors may
consider reassignment of duties for those employees for those days. Failure to
report the use of such a prescribed medication with potential side effects that
could affect an employee's work performance, safety, or the safety of others may
result in disciplinary action.
3.70.020 Reportina Convictions
A. Employees must, no later than five (5) days after conviction, notify their employer
of such conviction(s) for criminal drug statute violations occurring in the work
place.
3.70.025 Consuming Prohibited During Shift Breaks
A. Employees on breaks ~, lunch, dinner, rest breaks, etc.) are not allowed to
return to their work sites for the completion of their shift if alcohol or controlled
substances are consumed during the break. Employees shall not receive pay for
the hours during which they are not permitted to return to work for such reasons.
3.70.030 Reportina Fit For Work
A. Employees are required to report to their work site in a condition that will allow
them to perform their required duties in a proper, safe manner. An employee who
is temporarily incapable of performing assigned or required job duties will be
released from the work site and, if necessary, returned to his or her residence by
a fellow employee. Employees shall not receive pay for the hours of release.
3.70.035 Negligent Hirina and Pre-employment Screening
A. The City will not hire an individual whose previous employment has been
adversely affected by use of illegal controlled substances or alcohol abuse. For
city positions requiring public security, administrative confidentiality, working with
youth and cash handling, new hires will be required to undergo a criminal
background check.
3.70.040 Off Duty Use Affecting Performance
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Excessive use of alcohol off duty, or off duty use or involvement with illegal drugs
that affects an employee's job performance or conduct may result in disciplinary
action.
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CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
ORDINANCE NO. 644
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
PERKINS COlE, Attorneys for
the City of Seward, Alaska
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Patricia J. Jones
Acting City Clerk
(City Seal)
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Fred B. Arvidson
city Attorney
Introduced By:
Introduction Date:
Public Hearing &
Enactment Date:
Meehan/Burqess
01/28/91
02/11/91
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