GILA COUNTY DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
Gila County is committed to providing a safe, healthy and accident free workplace.
One of the conditions to achieving such an environment is that it be drug and alcohol
free. Therefore, In compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988,
other federal and state mandates, and in accordance with the County’s own precepts
and philosophy, Gila County hereby establishes this policy.
Under this policy the following activities are prohibited:
1. Reporting to work under the influence of a prohibited drug or under the influence
of alcohol.
2. The use, consumption, sale, purchase, transfer, or possession of any prohibited
drug by any employee during working hours, while on work assignments, or on
County premises; and
3. The consumption of alcohol by any employee during work hours, while on work
assignments or on County premises.
NOTE: For purpose of this policy, prohibited drugs include but are not limited to:
1. marijuana,
2. cocaine,
3. cocaine derivatives,
4. opiates (narcotics),
5. phencyclidine (PCP), and
6. amphetamines.
Further, it is a condition of County employment that employees agree to abide by the
terms of this policy and to notify Human Resources of any drug statute conviction no
later than five (5) days after such conviction. Every possible effort shall be expended
to hold such information in confidence with the County, but such information may be
required to be reported to a state of federal agency if a grant or contract funding for
the position is involved, or as otherwise required by law or regulation.
The county will deal firmly and fairly with any employee who violates this
policy. Violators are subjected to disciplinary action, which may include suspension
with or without pay, demotion, or termination. Sanctions may also include, but are not
limited to, a requirement that an employee participate in and successfully complete a
drug and/or alcohol abuse assistance or rehabilitation program at the employee’s own
expense.
The use of legally prescribed and over-the-counter medications is excluded from this
policy. However, such use is permitted only to the extent that the use of such
medication does not adversely affect the employee’s ability to work, job performance,
or the safety of the employee or others. The use of prescribed medications must be
under the direction of a licensed physician. Employees are required to report such
use to their supervisor.