2005-014-RES AUTHORIZING NEW PERSONNEL POLICIES HANDBOOK

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D. "MEDICAL REVIEW OFFICER (M.R.O.)" - A licensed physician with knowledge of substance abuse disorders and training to interpret and evaluate confirmed positive test results, who is responsible for receiving laboratory results g~erated by the City's Controlled Substance and Alcohol Screening Program. All test results will be reviewed by an authorized M.R. O. The City Manager will designate, in writing, to the Personnel Department those physicians or medical facilities to act as M.R.O. under this Policy. SECTION 17.05 - Policy Administration A. CITY PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT. The City Personnel Department shall coordinate the implementation of this Policy. The Personnel Department shall be responsible for reporting the conviction of an employee for any drug or alcohol related criminal offense occurring in the work place within ten (10) days oflearning of such conviction to the agency or agencies with whom the City has such obligation. B. DIRECTORS, MANAGERS, AND SUPERVISORS. It is the responsibility of all City directors, managers and supervisors to act in accordance with and to enforce this Policy. SECTION 17.06 - Employee Responsibilities All employees or potential employees of the City of Paris are hereby notified that the manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a controlled substance or alcohol is prohibited while an employee is on City property or on City business. This includes reporting for duty after ingesting any type of controlled substance or alcohol as defined by this Policy. Employees violating these prohibitions will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination as set out in this Policy. Public safety employees ~d employees performing safety-sensitive functions will be required to adhere to additional guidelines listed the Appendix, Attachment 4. It is the responsibility of all City of Paris employees to conduct themselves in a manner consistent with the letter and spirit of this Policy. It is encouraged that if, at any time, an employee believes that another employee has entered City property or reported to work in an unfit condition because of the use or consumption of controlled substances or alcohol, the observing employee report this action to a supervisor or the Personnel Department. A. PROHIBITIONS - The use, consumption, possession, purchase, distribution, or sale of a controlled substance or alcohol while on City business or on City property, except for prescribed medications with prior supervisory approval, will subject the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination. Prohibited activities include: 1. reporting for duty or remaining on duty having used or using alcohol. 52 Revised 01-25-05