The provisions of this article shall apply to
all employees of the Borough of Maywood except as otherwise specifically
provided herein.
As used in this article, the following terms
shall have the meanings indicated:
SUBSTANCE ABUSE
A.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation,
possession, or use of any controlled dangerous substance as defined
in any law of the State of New Jersey or of the United States;
B.
The use or consumption of an alcoholic beverage
or controlled dangerous substance in such manner or in such quantity
so as to adversely affect an employee's work performance or ability
to carry out job-related duties.
SUBSTANCE SCREENING
The taking of samples of urine and/or blood or the taking
of breath samples and the testing thereof to determine the presence
of controlled dangerous substances or the presence of alcoholic beverages.
An employee shall be guilty of violating this
article if such employee:
A. Fails or refuses to submit to mandatory substance
screening as required by this article;
B. Has committed substance abuse as defined herein;
C. Violates any other provision of this article.
The Borough Administrator may promulgate or
adopt such additional guidelines and regulations, not inconsistent
herewith, respecting the prevention and detection of substance abuse.
Any employee found to have violated the provisions
of this article:
A. May be required to participate in and satisfactorily
complete a substance abuse treatment program as a condition of either
continued employment or reemployment.
B. May be reported to the County Prosecutor and, with
respect to law enforcement officers, have his or her name included
in a registry maintained by the Division of State Police.
C. Shall be subject to the institution of disciplinary
proceedings, and possible dismissal thereunder.