[HISTORY: Adopted by the Town Board of the Town of Pawling 2-13-1990.
Amendments noted where applicable.]
A.
Smoking is prohibited in all indoor places of employment
of the Town employees under the jurisdiction and control of the Town of Pawling
except in areas specifically designated for smoking.
B.
Smoking is permitted in an enclosed office occupied by
a person who smokes or if it is occupied by more than one person, provided
that all persons in that office consent to smoking.
C.
Smoking is not permitted in any conference room or meeting
room or any enclosed private office unless all persons in such place consent
to smoking.
D.
No person shall carry a lighted cigarette, cigar or pipe
or other smoking material in any indoor hallway, passage or other common area
while walking through such area.
E.
Smoking shall be prohibited in auditoriums, gymnasiums,
rest rooms, elevators, classrooms, hallways, employee medical facilities and
rooms or areas which contain photocopying equipment or other office equipment
or other office equipment used in common, and in company vehicles occupied
by more than one person unless the occupants of such vehicles agree that smoking
may be permitted (any other area may be added to this prohibition, i.e., waiting
or reception areas).
F.
Employee cafeterias, lunchrooms and lounges will contain
nonsmoking areas as designated by the Town Board to meet employee demand.
Smoking areas will be designated by the Town Board for employees who
wish to smoke. Such smoking areas will be clearly marked by a sign reading
"Smoking Permitted."
The smoking policy shall be as promulgated by the Office of Court Administration.
[Amended 2-8-2005 by L.L. No. 1-2005]
Employees are encouraged to present any concerns to their Supervisor
and may register a complaint with the Code Enforcement Officer.
The copy of this policy shall be posted upon the Town bulletin board
and in each separate building in which Town employees work.
Employees found smoking outside of designated smoking areas will be
considered in violation of this policy and may be subject to the penalty prescribed
by the State Commissioner of Health.
[Amended 8-9-1994 by L.L. No. 1-1994; 2-8-2005
by L.L. No. 1-2005]
The Code Enforcement Officer shall assist in the enforcement of this
policy by notifying employees who are in violation.
