[HISTORY: Adopted by the Board of Trustees of the Village of Oxford:
Art. I, 3-6-1990. Amendments noted where applicable.]
[Adopted 3-6-1990]
A.
Smoking is prohibited throughout the facilities except
in designated areas identified by SMOKING PERMITTED signs.
B.
Smoking is prohibited in any indoor enclosed work area
occupied by more than one (1) person, unless all employees in such area agree
to allow smoking. The rights of a nonsmoker to a smoke-free work area shall
prevail.
C.
Smoking is also prohibited in all employee rest rooms,
elevators, hallways, classrooms, auditoriums, gymnasiums, employee medical
facilities and areas containing office equipment used in common.
D.
Smoking is also prohibited in conference or meeting rooms
and municipal vehicles used by more than one (1) person unless all occupants
agree to allow smoking.
An enclosed smoking room may be designated upon request if space is
available.
Conflicts should be brought to the attention to the appropriate supervisory
personnel. Employees may also file a formal complaint with Chenango County
Health Department.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be
considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to penalties.
Copies of these rules will be posted and distributed to all employees
and to all prospective employees upon request.
The Board of Trustees of the Village of Oxford shall be designated as
the agent to assist in the enforcement of this policy by notifying employees
who are in violation.
This policy may be amended from time to time by resolution of the Village
of Oxford. All amendments shall be in conformance with New York State law,
and employees will be notified accordingly.
