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r)) F) controlled substances, if the substance abuse professional determines that return-to-duty and follow-up testing for both alcohol and controlled substances is necessary for that particular driver. Any such testing shall be performed in accordance with the requirements of 49 C.F.R. Part 40. Follow-up testing shall not exceed sixty months from the date of the driver's return-to-duty. The substance abuse professional may terminate the requirement for follow-up testing at any time after the first six tests have been admini.stered, if the substance abuse professional determines that such testing is no longer necessary. Evaluatiorl and Rehabilitation Any recommended participation in a counseling or rehabilitation program will be at the employee's own expense or pursuant to coverage under an employee's benefit plan. Conflict of Interest of Substance Abuse Professional. The City shall ensure that a substance abuse professional who determines that a driver requires assistance in resolving problems with alcohol misuse or controlled substance use does not refer the driver to the substance abuse professional's private practice or to a personal organization from which the substance abuse professional receives remuneration or in which the substance abuse professional has a financial interest. This paragraph does not prohibit a substance abuse professional from referring a driver for assistance through a public agency, the City or person under contract to provide treatment for alcohol or controlled substance problems on behalf of the City, the sole source of therapeutically appropriate treatment under the driver's health insurance program; or the sole source of therapeutically appropriate treatment reasonably accessible to the driver. Inapplicability ~)£Section. The requirements of this section with respect to referral, evaluation, rehabilitation do not apply to applicants who refuse to submit to a pre-employment alcohol or controlled substance test or who have a pre- employment alcohol test w/th a result indicating an alcohol concentration of 0104 or greater or a controlled substance test with a verified positive test result. Appeals Procedure Grievances under this policy wilt be processed as set out in the City of Ramsey Personnel Policy Manual, any applicable collective bargaining agreement and the Veterans Preference Act. Good Faith Effort The City of Ramsey will make a continuing good faith effort to maintain a drug-free workplace through the implementation of the City of Ramsey Policy Implementing the Federal Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act and Related Regulations, the City of Ramsey Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy and the federal Drug-Free Workplace Act. 17 I I i I I' I I i I I I I I I I I I I