HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTIONS - 01011992 - 1992-052 THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF Ct3WM: CESTA COUNTY, CALIFORNIA
Adapted this 'Order on January 28.1. 199 by the following vote:
YES: Supervisors Powers, a! den, Schroder, Torl'akson, McP'eak
NOES None
,ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN.-None
SUBJECT: In the Matter of } 92/52
Adapting a Devised } RESOLUTION NO.
Alcohol' and other Drug }
Abuse Policy }
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors has enacted Resolution, No. 90/674 "
hereinafter referred to as the Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse
Policy; and
WHEREAS the Board of Supervisors :continues to oppose the use of
illegal drugs in :order to, provide' a safe work environment and to
protect the public's safety and welfare; and
WHEREAS revision to the :Alcohol and Other Drug Abuse , Policy is
necessary to include reference to the California Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1990;`
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution No. 90/674 is
rescinded and superseded by the following revised Alcohol and
Other Drug Abuse Policy:
I . The Government of Contra Costa County has the overall goals
of reducing the incidence of the abuse of alcohol and other
drugs through prevention and education together with
intervention and treatment. The County believes that
alcohol and other drug abuse is a condition requiring
professional intervention and recovery services. Because
Contra Costa County Government is committed to protecting
the : health, well-being and safety of employees and the
public from hazards relating to alcohol and other drug abuse
by employees, it will: (a) encourage affected individuals to
seek professional help voluntarily at an early stage; (b)
assist supervisors in dealing with associated problems
related to work performance;' (c) will assist supervisors,
fellow employees, and possibly family 'members in confronting
an employee's alcohol and other drug problems in the
workplace.
Il. Pursuant to the requirements of the Federal DRUG-FREE
WORKPLACE OF 1988 and the CALIFORNIA DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE ACT
OF 1990, it is the policy of the Contra` Costa County
Government to continue to provide a drug-free workplace.
IIT. The manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession or use
of alcohol or a controlled substance is prohibited in in the
workplace. The workplace includes all property under the
control and use of Centra Costa County.
IV. Any violation of this prohibition by an employee of Contra
Costa County may result in: (1) requiring such employee to
participate satisfactorily in a drug abuse assistance or
:rehabilitation program; or (2)' disciplinary action up to and
including termination.
V. An employee m°a0"notify her/his department head within five
days ' on any criminal drug statute 'conviction for a violation
occurring in the workplace.
VI . An employee will not be disciplined because she/he
voluntarily requests assistance for an alcohol or other drug
problem. However, seeking assistance or raising any claim
related to substance abuse docs not relieve an employee of
her/his responsibility to meet the county' s performance,
safety, or attendance standards, does not relieve an
employee of her/his responsibility to adhere to this policy,
and does not insulate the employee from discipline ' for
reasons other than seeking assistance for an alcohol or
other drug problem.
I hereby certify that this is a tree and correct copy of
an action taken and entered on the minutes of the
BOW of sunervisor on the date ahovM.
ATTESTED;
PHIL SAT ELOR,Clerk of Ili Board
of Supervisors and County Administrator
8 ... .Deputv
RESOLUTION NO. 92/52
Orig. Dept. Personnel Department
cc. All 'County Departments
All Employee Organizations