HomeMy WebLinkAbout8 Drug Free Workplace Policy Agenda Item #
Public Utility. District,
Staff Report
To: Board of Directors
From: Peter Holzmeister
Date: April 30, 2004
Subject: Drug-Free Workplace Policy
Why this matter is before the board: This matter involves adoption of a policy by
resolution and only the board can enact policy.
History: we recently entered into a contract with the State of California to receive a Safe
Drinking Water Revolving Fund Loan. A condition of that contract is that the District
have in place a Drug-Free Workplace Policy that conforms to the terms of Federal and
State law. I have researched the United States Code and the California Code of
Regulations and have drafted a policy that, I believe, conforms.
New Information: Attached is the draft policy. It provides for education on the dangers
of drugs, prohibits their possession in the workplace, and provides that violation subjects
an employee to the disciplinary procedure.
Recommendation: I recommend that the board adopt the resolution adopting the drug-
free workplace policy.
TRUCKEE lr
Public Utility District
R solu ion No. 2004- YYY
Establishing a Drug-Free Workplace
WHEREAS the District employees individuals to perform necessary tasks in the provision
of water and electric services; and
WHEREAS it is in the District's interest to provide a safe work environment for its
employees; and
WHEREAS the prohibition of use of controlled substances will promote a safer more
productive workplace; and
WHEREAS the District has accepted a loan from the State of California requiring that it
adopt a drug-free workplace policy
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS OF THE
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT that
1 . The General Manager is directed to publish a statement in a place where is will be
read by employees of the District notifying said employees that the unlawful
manufacture, distribution, dispensation possession or use of a controlled substance
is prohibited in the District's workplace and any employee who violates this
prohibition will be subject to the District's disciplinary procedure.
2. The General Manager is further directed to establish a drug-free awareness program
to inform employees about all of the following:
a. The dangers of drug abuse in the workplace
b. The District's policy of maintaining a drug free workplace
c. Any available drug counseling, rehabilitation, and employee assistance
programs
d. The penalties that may be imposed upon employees for drug abuse
violations.
3. Each employee engaged in the performance of a contractor grant financed in whole
or in part by any Federal or State of California grant or loan program, shall be
required as a condition of employment to abide by the terms of this policy.
4. The General Manager shall establish procedures to ensure adherence to this policy
on the part of District employees and employees of effected contractors.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Board of Directors at a meeting duly called and held
within the District on the fifth day of May, 2004 by the following roll call vote:
AYES:
NOES:
ABSENT:
TRUCKEE DONNER PUBLIC UTILITY DISTRICT
James A. Maass, President
ATTEST:
Peter L. Holzmeister, District Clerk