File #: 17-0219    Version: 1
Type: Work Session Item Status: Filed
File created: 4/21/2017 In control: City Council
On agenda: 4/25/2017 Final action: 4/25/2017
Title: Controlled Substance/Alcohol Policy
Attachments: 1. What does Zero Tolerence Mean, 2. THE DRUG FREE WORKPLACE ACT, 3. Sample Statement Compliant with the Federal Drug, 4. Sample City of Valdez Drug Awareness Acknowledgement, 5. Sample Last Chance Option

ITEM TITLE: 

Controlled Substance/Alcohol Policy

 

SUBMITTED BY: Tim James, H.R. Director

 

FISCAL NOTES: 

Expenditure Required: N/A

Unencumbered Balance: N/A

Funding Source: N/A

 

RECOMMENDATION:

Human Resources’ recommendation is to proceed with the development of a Controlled Substance/Alcohol Policy compliant with the 1988 Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act containing a Last Chance Option.

SUMMARY STATEMENT:

The purpose of this work session is to provide clarification to City Council on certain terms and to obtain direction from City Council for the further development of the City of Valdez personnel policy concerning Controlled Substances and Alcohol.

Clarification to Council:

                     Zero Tolerance

                     1988 Federal Drug-Free Workplace Act

                     Last Chance Option

Direction from Council:

                     Compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act

                     Zero Tolerance Option vs. Last Chance Option