Text · page 26 of 141
Read the whole document on one page (all 141 pages, each with its own heading)
This document was a scan. Its text was produced by character recognition and may contain errors; check the original for exact wording.
Resolution No. 252-95 ESTABLISHING DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY WHEREAS, as of January 1, 1996, the Village of Gowanda was required by federal regulation (Omnibus Transportation Act of 1991) to commence random drug and alcohol testing on Village employees who possess a commercial driver’s license (CDL) and WHEREAS, by resolution dates November 14, 1995, Resolution Number 252-95, the Village adopted such policy, and WHEREAS, the Village of Gowanda has determined that a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy applicable to employees of the Village not subject to the policy adopted by Resolution 252-95 or subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the terms of a union contract, is desirable to protect the welfare and safety of the public and to provide a safe working environment for all employees of the Village. BE IT RESOLVED, that the Village of Gowanda hereby adopts the Village of Gowanda Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy as set forth below: DRUG AND ALCOHOL TESTING POLICY PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the Village of Gowanda policy governing drug and alcohol testing for employees not otherwise subject to state or federal drug and alcohol testing programs or subject to drug and alcohol testing pursuant to the terms of a union contract. As an employer, the Village of Gowanda maintains a strong commitment to provide a safe work environment for its employees and the public they serve. This policy is based upon the states practice and policy prohibiting the use of alcohol and drugs on the job or prior to reporting to work. The policy is consistent with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1989 and the Cattaraugus County Drug Free Workplace Policy of 1989. It is the intent of this policy to assure compliance with Federal and State law and regulations regarding drug and alcohol testing of employees.