The Town of Farmington is committed to the development
and maintenance of a drug-free work environment and in accordance
with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988 will not tolerate the unlawful
possession and use of controlled substances (drugs) on its premises.
The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession or
use of a controlled substance is prohibited on property owned or leased
by the Town of Farmington.
In order to maintain a work environment that
is free of substance abuse, the Town of Farmington mandates the following:
A. No employee shall work or report to work while impaired
by the illicit/improper use of a controlled substance. In addition,
the unlawful manufacture, distribution, possession or use of a controlled
substance is prohibited and will not be tolerated at the workplace.
B. The Town of Farmington will provide, on a continuing
basis, information on substance abuse, as well as information on health
and safety standards.
C. Any employee who has a substance abuse problem is
urged to seek help and may obtain confidential assistance and/or treatment
through Ontario County's Life Line referral program (1-800-333-0542).
D. Any employee who is convicted of any violation of
a drug statute, which occurred at the workplace or during the course
of work, shall notify his department head within five days of the
conviction.
E. The Town, shall, within 10 days of receiving a notice
of conviction of an employee whose work is funded by a federal grant,
notify the federal agency issuing said grant, via the appropriate
New York agency.
F. Any violation of these policies shall lead to disciplinary
action up to and including discharge through the normal disciplinary
channels, within 30 days from receiving a notice of conviction from
an employee.