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Public Utility District
Resolution No. 2004 - 15
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 contract or 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: Directors Aguera, Hemig, Maass and Van Gundy
NOES: Director Sutton
ABSENT: None
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