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SECTION 12 Drug Free Workplace Policy DRUG FREE WORKPLACE In accordance with federal law, the city of Ramsey has adopted the following policy on drugs in the workplace: A. Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and in appropriate mental and physical condition. It is the city's intent and obligation to provide adrug-free, safe and secure work environment. B. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession, or use of drugs on city property or while conducting city business is absolutely prohibited. Violations of this policy will result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and may have legal consequences. C. The city recognizes drug abuse as a potential health, safety, and security problem. Employees needing help in dealing with such problems are encouraged to use their health insurance plans, as appropriate. D. Employees must, as a condition of employment, abide by the terms of this policy and must report any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring on or off work premises while conducting city business. A report of the conviction must be made within five days after the conviction as required by the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988. Drug, Alcohol and Cannabis Testing and the Drug-Free Workplace Act Policy for Non-Commercial Drivers (Non-DOT) Purpose and Objectives The city of Ramsey ("city") has a vital interest in maintaining safe, healthful, and efficient working conditions for employees, and recognizes that individuals who are impaired because of drugs and/or alcohol jeopardize the safety and health of other workers as well as themselves. The city of Ramsey does not intend to intrude into the private lives of its employees, but strongly believes that a drug, alcohol and cannabis-free workplace is in the best interest of employees and the public alike. Alcohol, drug, and cannabis abuse can cause unsatisfactory job performance, increased tardiness and absenteeism, increased accidents and workers' compensation claims, higher insurance rates, and an increase in theft of city property. The city of Ramsey 's Drug, Alcohol and Cannabis Testing Non-DOT policy has been established for the purpose of providing a safe workplace for all. City employees and applicants required to hold a commercial driver's license by the United States Department of Transportation ("DOT") for their job will be tested under the city's Policy on Controlled Substance and Alcohol Testing for Commercial Drivers (the "DOT Policy"). All other employees and job applicants offered employment with the city must undergo testing as described by this policy. To ensure the policy is clearly communicated to all employees and applicants to whom offers of employment have been made, and to comply with state law, employees and applicants are 981Page