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County Administrator's Report 11. 13.

BCC Regular Meeting

Technical/Public Service Consent

Meeting Date:	11/17/2015
Issue: Substance Abuse Policy - Section II, Part C.12
From:	Lorrie Davis
Department:	Human Resources
CAO Approval:

RECOMMENDATION:

Recommendation Concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy - Thomas G. Turner, Human Resources Department Director

That the Board take the following action concerning the Board of County Commissioners’ Substance Abuse Policy, Section II, Part C.12:

A. Approve the following revisions:

1. In Section B. Scope, add Florida Statutes, Chapter 112.0455 to adhere to requirements of the Florida statutes;

2. In Section D.3.b., add that the employee will be placed on unpaid administrative leave pending the results of the laboratory test, and the employee may use their own accrued annual, compensatory, holiday or Paid Time Off (PTO) leave during this unpaid administrative leave;

3. In Section H.3. add that a confirmed positive test will result in termination of employment, and delete 3a-b,and 4-8; and;

4. Delete Section M;

B. Approve changes, such as verbiage cleanup, for clarity and conformity to current practices;

C. Adopt the revised Policy; and

D. Allow the Policy to become effective March 1, 2016, after approval to allow for an orderly transition and employee training on the new Policy.

BACKGROUND:

The Substance Abuse Policy was initially adopted by the Board of County Commissioners on December 16, 1997. Several revisions have been made to the policy to assure compliance with federal, state and local regulations. Upon receipt of a confirmed positive test result by the Human Resources Department, the County will immediately terminate the employee.

BUDGETARY IMPACT:

N/A

LEGAL CONSIDERATIONS/SIGN-OFF:

Kerra Smith, Assistant County Attorney has reviewed for compliance.

PERSONNEL:

N/A

POLICY/REQUIREMENT FOR BOARD ACTION:

N/A

IMPLEMENTATION/COORDINATION:

The Human Resources Director will coordinate with the respective bargaining agreements the changes to the policy. The Substance Abuse Policy will be made available to the departments, divisions, and employees of the BCC by posting them on the County’s web site and by electronic transmission upon request. Opportunities for training on the new policy will be provided.

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Substance Abuse Policy