1989-145-RES WHEREAS, PARIS TO ADOPT PROGRAM

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APPENDIX I CITY OF PARIS POLICY REGARDING CONTROLLED SUBSTANCE ABUSE It is the policy of the City of Paris to provide employees with a working. environment that is free of the problems associated with the use and abuse of controlled substances. The use of controlled substances is inconsistent with the behavior expected of employees and subjects the City to unacceptable risks of workplace accidents or other failures that would undermine the City's ability to operate effectively and effi ciently. The Ci ty considers employees who use such substances to be less reliable and stable and lacking in good judgment. Noncompliance with the policy set forth below will result in disciplinary action. I. The non-prescriptive use, sale, possession, distribution, dispensation, manufacture, or transfer or controlled substances on City property or other work sites where employees may be assigned or elsewhere during work hours is strictly prohibited. Further prohibited is the use, sale, possession, distribution, dispensation, manufacture, or transfer of controlled substances on non-working time to the extent such activity impairs an employee's ability to perform his/her job or where such use, sale, possession, distribution, manufacture, or transfer affects the reputation of the City to the general public or threatens its integrity. Persons violating the City policy will be subject to disciplinary action, which may include termination for a first offense. II. Employees who are convicted of controlled substances-related violations in the workplace under state or federal law or who plead gui lty or nolo contendere to such charges must inform the Director of Personnel or designated representative and Department Director or designated representative within five (5) days of such conviction or plea. Failure to do so will result in disciplinary action, including termination from employment for a first offense. Employees convicted or pleading guilty or nolo contendere to such drug-related violations must successfully complete a drug abuse assistance or simi 1ar program as a condition of continued employment or re-employment. I have read and understand the foregoing policies and agree to abide by the terms and conditions set forth. Employee Signature Date "Controlled Substance: is defined to mean those drugs listed in Schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Federal Controlled Substances Act, 21 U.S.C. 812, and includes, but is not limited to, marijuana, cocaine (including "crack" and other cocaine derivatives), morphine, heroin, amphetamines, and barbiturates. When used in this policy, the term "drugs" means "controlled substances." The term does not include those controlled substances used pursuant to and in accordance with a valid prescription.