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81 12/2024
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<br />#260 DRUG & ALCOHOL – FREE WORKPLACE
<br /> It is the policy of the City of Lake Elmo to maintain a drug and alcohol-free work environment that is safe
<br />and productive for employees, its citizens, and others doing business with the City.
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<br />The unlawful use, possession, purchase, sale, or distribution of, or being under the influence of any illegal
<br />drug or controlled substance while on City premises or while performing services for the City is strictly
<br />prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and
<br />may have legal consequences. The City of Lake Elmo also prohibits reporting to work or performing work
<br />duties under the influence of alcohol and cannabis or consuming alcohol and cannabis while on duty or
<br />during work hours. In addition, the City prohibits off-premises abuse of alcohol, cannabis, and controlled
<br />substances, as well as the possession, use, or sale of illegal drugs, when these activities adversely affect job
<br />performance, job safety, or the City’s reputation in the community.
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<br />Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical
<br />condition. It is the city’s intent and obligation to provide a drug- free, alcohol- free, safe, and secure work
<br />environment.
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<br />The city recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety, and security problem. Employees needing help
<br />in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use their health insurance plans as appropriate and may
<br />contact the administrative services director for other resources.
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<br />THE CITY OF LAKE ELMO PROHIBITS THE FOLLOWING:
<br />• No employee shall report to work under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled Substances,
<br />or other drugs which affect their alertness, coordination, reaction, response, judgment, decision-
<br />making, or safety.
<br />• No employee shall operate, use, or drive any equipment, machinery, or vehicle of the City while
<br />under the influence of alcohol, cannabis, controlled substances or other mood-altering drugs. Such
<br />employee is under an affirmative duty to immediately notify their supervisor that they are not in an
<br />appropriate mental or physical condition to operate, use, or drive the City’s equipment or vehicles.
<br />• No employee shall unlawfully manufacture, distribute, dispense, possess, transfer, or use a
<br />controlled substance in the workplace or wherever the City’s work is being performed.
<br />• Engaging in off-duty sale, purchase, transfer, use or possession of illegal drugs or controlled
<br />substances may have a negative effect on an employee’s ability to perform their work for the City.
<br />In such circumstances, the employee is subject to discipline.
<br />• When an employee is taking medically authorized drugs or other substances which may alter job
<br />performance, the employee is under an affirmative duty to notify the appropriate supervisor of their
<br />temporary inability to perform the job duties of their position.
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<br />To ensure compliance with this policy, please refer to the City of Lake Elmo’s Drug, Alcohol, and
<br />Cannabis Testing Policy for more information.
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<br />Notwithstanding any provision herein, this policy will be enforced at all times in accordance with applicable
<br />state and local law. Any employee violating this policy is subject to discipline, up to and including
<br />termination.
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<br />Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of this policy and must report any
<br />conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off work premises while conducting
<br />city business. A report of the conviction must be made within five (5) days after the conviction as required
<br />by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988.
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