Chapter 2.84
EMPLOYEE DRUG PROGRAM

Sections:

2.84.010    Intent.

2.84.020    Definitions.

2.84.030    Notification of program.

2.84.040    Program establishment.

2.84.050    Sanctions—Notification.

2.84.060    Exception.

2.84.010 Intent.

It is the intent of this chapter to create a drug-free workplace for county employees and establish compliance with the Drug-Free Workplace Act, 41 USCA Section 702. (Ord. 83-89 § 1)

2.84.020 Definitions.

A.    In this chapter:

“Drug abuse assistance rehabilitation program” means such program as may be available through or as designated by the county community counseling service, or its successor, for the evaluation and treatment of drug/chemical dependency.

“Drug/chemical dependency” means as provided under Chapter 270, Laws of Washington, 1989.

“Employee” means any individual occupying a service position with the county, whether full-time or part-time, including elected officials, department heads, civil service personnel, public works personnel or other staff, and who receives a portion of, or all of their income from the county.

B.    Other definitions shall be as defined in 41 USCA Section 706, which is adopted and incorporated by reference in the ordinance codified in this chapter. (Ord. 83-89 § 2)

2.84.030 Notification of program.

The board of commissioners shall prepare, publish and distribute to each employee, with their next succeeding payroll warrant, or at the time of employment for new employees, the statement required by 41 USCA Section 702(a)(1)(A). (See Appendix C.) (Res. R-44-92 (part); Ord. 83-89 § 3)

2.84.040 Program establishment.

The board of commissioners, in conjunction with the prosecuting attorney and the director of the county community counseling services, shall develop and establish a drug-free awareness program which shall contain, at a minimum, information concerning:

A.    The dangers associated with drug abuse in the workplace;

B.    The availability of drug counseling, rehabilitation and employee assistance programs;

C.    The county policy of maintaining a drug-free workplace; and

D.    The penalties to be imposed for drug abuse violations. (See Appendix D.) (Res. R-44-92 (part); Ord. 83-89 § 4)

2.84.050 Sanctions—Notification.

A.    In the event an employee is convicted of any criminal drug statute, or violates the provisions of this chapter relating to the establishment of a drug-free workplace, the employee may be subject to one or more of the following sanctions:

1.    Satisfactory completion of an approved drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program;

2.    Disciplinary action under the county personnel policy as now exists or as may be later amended;

3.    A monetary penalty to be paid to the county drug enforcement fund in an amount not to exceed one thousand dollars.

B.    Failure to comply with the sanctions imposed shall constitute grounds for termination of employment.

C.    The board of commissioners, within ten days of receiving notice of an employee’s drug conviction, shall notify the granting agency of the conviction in accord with 41 USCA Section 702(a)(1)(E). (Ord. 83-89 §§ 5, 6)

2.84.060 Exception.

This chapter shall not apply to duly authorized undercover drug operations conducted by or participated in by law enforcement personnel employed by the county sheriff’s office. (Ord. 83-89 § 7)