Fayette Drug and Alcohol Use, Possession, Distribution And/Or Sell ordinance (§ 125.470)

A. It is the City of Fayette's desire to provide a drug-free, healthful, and safe workplace. To promote this goal, employees are required to report to work in appropriate mental and physical condition to perform their jobs in a satisfactory manner.

B. While on the City of Fayette premises and while conducting business-related activities off City of Fayette premises, no employee may use, possess, distribute, sell, or be under the influence of alcohol or illegal drugs. The legal use of prescribed drugs is permitted on the job only if it does not impair an employee's ability to perform the essential functions of the job effectively and in a safe manner that does not endanger other individuals in the workplace.

C. Violations of this policy may lead to disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination of employment, and/or required participation in a substance abuse rehabilitation or treatment program. Such violations may also have legal consequences. Employees with questions or concerns about substance dependency or abuse are encouraged to discuss these matters with their supervisor to receive assistance or referrals to appropriate resources in the community.

D. Employees with drug or alcohol problems that have not resulted in, and are not the immediate subject of, disciplinary action are encouraged to participate in rehabilitation or treatment programs.

E. Under the Drug-Free Workplace Act, an employee who performs work for government contract or grant must notify City of Fayette of a criminal conviction for drug-related activity occurring in the workplace. The report must be made within five (5) days of conviction.