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Positive test result: Means a finding of the presence of alcohol, illegal drugs, or their metabolites that exceeds the cutoff levels established by the City. Minimum threshold detection levels are subject to change as determined in the City's sole discretion. Random selection basis: Means a mechanism for selection of employees that (1) results in an equal probability that any employee from a group of employees subject to the selection mechanism will be selected, and (2) does not give an employer discretion to waive the selection of any employee selected under the mechanism. Reasonable suspicion: Means a basis for forming a belief based on specific facts and rational inferences drawn from those facts. Safety -sensitive position: Means a job, including any supervisory or management position, in which an impairment caused by drug or alcohol usage would threaten the health or safety of any person. Under the influence: Means (1) the employee tests positive for alcohol or drugs, or (2) the employee's actions, appearance, speech, and/or bodily odors reasonably cause the City to conclude that the employee is impaired because of illegal drug use or alcohol use. 8.9 Drug and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers (DOT) The City of Lino Lakes ("City") has a vital interest in maintaining safe, healthful, and efficient working conditions for employees, and recognizes that individuals who are impaired because of drugs and/or alcohol jeopardize the safety and health of other workers as well as themselves. The City is concerned about providing a safe workplace for its employees, and while the City does not intend to intrude into the private lives of its employees, it is the goal to provide a work environment conducive to maximum safety and optimum work standards. Alcohol and drug abuse can cause unsatisfactory job performance, increased tardiness and absenteeism, increased accidents and workers' compensation claims, higher insurance rates, and an increase in theft of city property. The use, possession, manufacture, sale, transportation, or other distribution of controlled substance or controlled substance paraphernalia and the unauthorized use, possession transportation, sale, or other distribution of alcohol is contrary to this policy and jeopardizes public safety. In response to regulations issued by United States Department of Transportation ("DOT"), the City has adopted this Policy on Alcohol and Controlled Substances for employees who hold a commercial driver's license (CDL) to perform their duties. The City also has a separate Policy on Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing for employees not covered by DOT regulations. Given the significant dangers of alcohol and controlled substance use, each applicant and driver must abide by this policy as a term and condition of hiring and continued employment. Moreover, federal law requires the City to implement such a policy. 47