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indicating the presence of unauthorized drugs or their <br /> metabolites (not indicated on the consent form) and <br /> alcohol may result in termination, subject to the <br /> following: <br /> A. An employee who tests positive for the first <br /> time will be given the opportunity to <br /> participate in, at the employee's own expense <br /> or pursuant to coverage under the employee's <br /> benefit plan, a counseling or rehabilitation <br /> program after consultation with the City <br /> Personnel Coordinator. <br /> B. The employee may be discharged for any of the <br /> following reasons: <br /> 1. The employee tested positive on a <br /> previous occasion in a work related <br /> incident. <br /> 2 . The employee refuses to participate <br /> in a chemical dependency or <br /> rehabilitation program recommended <br /> by the City Personnel Coordinator. <br /> 3 . The employee fails to successfully <br /> complete chemical dependency <br /> counseling •or a rehabilitation <br /> program. <br /> 9 . If an employee is called out for a City emergency and is <br /> suspected of being under the influence of drugs or <br /> alcohol, s/he will not be subject to the testing <br /> procedures of this policy if s/he is suspected of being <br /> under the influence of drugs or alcohol. However, s/he <br /> will not be allowed to work, and will be sent home. <br /> 10. Results of tests and other information acquired in the <br /> drug and alcohol testing process will be treated as <br /> private and confidential information. The employee <br /> tested and the Personnel Coordinator will be told the <br /> results of the testing. If a positive result is <br /> confirmed, the City Administrator and the employee's <br /> supervisor will be notified. Results will be disclosed <br /> to no one outside of the City unless required by law or <br /> unless release of information is requested by the <br /> employee. <br />