HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution 2022-117 Approving and Adopting Amendments to the Town's Personnel Policies and ProceduresMARANA RESOLUTION NO. 2022-117
RELATING TO PERSONNEL; APPROVING AND ADOPTING AMENDMENTS TO
THE TOWN'S PERSONNEL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES, REVISING CHAPTER 3 -
CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION, POLICY 3-4 "PAYROLL PROCEDURES"
AND POLICY 3-12 "EMPLOYEE DISBURSEMENTS," MULTIPLE POLICY REVISIONS
TO CHAPTER 4 EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND LEAVES, REVISING CHAPTER 5 -
WORK RULES AND EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE, SECTION 5-5-5 "GROUNDS FOR DIS-
CIPLINARY ACTION," AND REVISING CHAPTER 7 SAFETY AND HEALTH, POLICY
7-5 "DRUG- AND ALCOHOL -FREE WORKPLACE"
WHEREAS Chapter 3-3 of the Marana Town Code provides that the Town Council
may adopt personnel policies, rules, and regulations that follow the generally accepted
principles of good personnel administration and which may be modified or changed
from time to time; and
WHEREAS the Town Council adopted Personnel Policies and Procedures via
Town of Marana Ordinance 99.12 and Resolution 99-38 on May 18,1999; and
WHEREAS the Council finds that adoption of the amendments to the Town's Per-
sonnel Policies and Procedures as set forth in this resolution is in the best interests of the
Town and its employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND COUNCIL OF
THE TOWN OF MARANA, ARIZONA, as follows:
SECTION 1. Policy 3-4, entitled "Payroll Procedures," and Policy 3-12, entitled
"Employee Disbursements," of the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures are hereby
amended as set forth in Exhibit A attached to this resolution, with deletions shown with
c'-Fts and additions shown with double underlining.
SECTION 2. Policy 4-1, entitled "Vacation Leave," Policy 4-7, entitled "Family
and Medical Leave," Policy 4-8, entitled "Administrative Leave," Policy 4-11, entitled
"Workers' Compensation," and Policy 4-12, entitled "Supplemental Benefits Plan for
Public Safety Employees," of the Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures are hereby
amended as set forth in Exhibit B attached to this resolution, with deletions shown with
strikeetits and additions shown with double underlining.
SECTION 3. Section 5-5-5, entitled "Grounds for Disciplinary Action," of the
Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit C
attached to this resolution, with additions shown with double underlining.
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Resolution No. 2022-117
SECTION 4. Policy 7-5, entitled "Drug- and Alcohol -Free Workplace," of the
Town's Personnel Policies and Procedures is hereby amended as set forth in Exhibit D
attached to this resolution, with deletions shown with c'-M��tfts and additions shown
with double underlining.
SECTION 5. All ordinances, resolutions, or motions and parts of ordinances, reso-
lutions, or motions of the Council in conflict with the provisions of this resolution are
hereby repealed, effective as of the effective date of this resolution.
SECTION 6. The Town's manager and staff are hereby directed and authorized to
undertake all other and further tasks required or beneficial to carry out the terms, obliga-
tions, and objectives of the aforementioned amendments.
PASSED AND ADOPTED by the Mayor and Council of the Town of Marana, Ar-
izona, this 15th day of November, 2022.
ATTEST:
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David L. Udall, Town Clerk
Resolution No. 2022 -XXX
Mayor Ed Honea
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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Ja airall, Town Attorney
Exhibit A to Marana Resolution No. 2022-117
CHAPTER 3
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CLASSIFICATION AND COMPENSATION
MARANA _:�
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 3-1 THROUGH 3-3]
POLICY 3-4 PAYROLL PROCEDURES
Regular Town employees are paid biweekly. There are 26 pay periods in the calendar year.
Section 3-4-1 Time Entry and Payroll
A. Employees shall use the Town's current approved time entry system for all time entry and
leave requests.
B. All non-exempt employees shall submit documentation of the number of hours worked,
as well as any leave taken, in each pay period. The employee's direct supervisor shall
verify and approve or disapprove the employee's hours worked and leave taken.
C. All exempt employees shall submit documentation of leave taken each pay period. The
employee's direct supervisor shall verify and approve or disapprove any leave taken.
D. Payroll records shall be maintained by the Town in accordance with the Town's records
retention schedule.
E. The ice—Human Resources Department is responsible for answering inquiries
concerning payroll matters. The Finance Department and the Human Resources
Department will work collaboratively to resolve pay inquiries in an expeditious manner.
F. Falsification of time entry and leave taken is grounds for disciplinary action, up to and
including termination
[No Revisions to Sections 3-4-2 through 3-44]
Section 3-4-5 Payroll Errors
Occasionally, a payroll error will occur regarding an employee's wages. If an employee
becomes aware of a payroll error, either an overpayment or an underpayment of wages, the
employee shall provide written notice to the employee's supervisor and to the Finance
Human Resources Director or designee as soon as the employee becomes aware of the error.
Likewise, the Human Resources Finance Director or designee shall provide written notice to
an employee of a payroll error as soon as the FinanceHuman Resources Department becomes
aware of the error. Once an error has been discovered, the FinanceHuman Resources
Department will initiate a correction as follows:
A. If the employee has been underpaid due to an error made by the FinanceHuman
Resources Department, the FinanceHuman Resources Department will run a special
payroll as soon as practical.
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B. If the employee has been underpaid due to an error made by the employee or the
department payroll liaison, the FinanceHuman Resources Department will make the
appropriate adjustment in pay at the next regular pay cycle.
C. If the employee has been overpaid due to an error made by the employee,the department
payroll liaison or the FinanceHuman Resources Department, the employee will be
required to reimburse the Town for the overpayment. The FinanceHuman Resources
Department will make every effort to establish a repayment schedule that meets the
FinanceHuman Resources Department's responsibility to recoup public funds in a timely
manner and incorporates consideration for the employee's ability to repay.
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 3-5 THROUGH 3-11]
POLICY 3-12 EMPLOYEE DISBURSEMENTS
All other disbursements made by the FinanceHuman Resources Department to Town employees
shall be through direct deposit.
[NO CHANGES TO POLICY 3-13]
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Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2022-117
CHAPTER 4
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND LEAVES
MARANA
POLICY 4-1 VACATION LEAVE
The Town of Marana provides vacation leave with pay to eligible employees.
[No changes to Sections 4-1-1 through 4-1-3]
Section 4-1-4 Maximum Accrued Hours Permitted
A. Except as provided in paragraph D below,an employee's accrued vacation leave balance
shall not be permitted to exceed the hours designated on the following schedule:
Maximum Vacation Hours
Length of Service Maximum Accrued Vacation Hours
0 to 5 years 180 hours
> 5-10 years 200 hours
> 10 years 240 hours
B. Employees shall not be credited for vacation leave in excess of the maximum accrued
hours permitted based on their length of service. Employees who are approaching the
maximum accrued vacation hour cut-off shall be notified by the FinanccHuman Resources
Department of their vacation leave balance and given the opportunity to request vacation
leave before vacation leave hours are forfeited.
C. In extenuating circumstances, the Town Manager may approve an exception to this
provision and grant an employee an additional 90 calendar days to come into compliance
with the maximum accrued vacation-hour rule without forfeiting any vacation leave.This
exception will only be granted once per rolling 12-month period. If the employee fails to
come into compliance with the maximum accrued vacation-hour rule within the
additional 90-day period, the employee will forfeit all accrued vacation leave in excess of
the maximum accrued hours.
D. Employees in the following categories shall be permitted to accrue a maximum of 240
hours of vacation,regardless of length of service:
1. Deputy or Assistant Town Managers
2. General Managers
3. Department Heads
4. Deputy or Assistant Department Heads with management responsibilities including
supervision of staff.
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Exhibit B to Marana Resolution No. 2022-117
AX46k CHAPTER 4
EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND LEAVES
MARANA A.
Section 4-1-5 Request for Vacation Leave
A. Eligible employees may request to use vacation leave after 180 days of employment. The
De•artment Head has discretion to a. .rove a re.uest for vacation leave •rior to 180 da s
of employment.
1. If an eligible employee is approved for administrative leave for medical purposes
prior to completing 180 days of employment, the employee may request to use
vacation leave.
B. Employees shall submit vacation leave requests to their supervisor before taking any time
off. Requests will be reviewed based on a number of factors, including Town needs and
staffing requirements.
[No changes to Sections 4-1-6 and 4-1-7]
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 4-2 THROUGH 4-6]
POLICY 4-7 FAMILY AND MEDICAL LEAVE
In accordance with the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) of 1993 and the National Defense
Authorization Acts(NDAA) of 2008 and 2010,the Town of Marana provides job-protected family
and medical leaves of absence without pay to eligible employees who are temporarily unable to
work due to an FMLA-qualifying reason.
The provisions of this policy are not intended to conflict with or supersede federal law,nor should
they be interpreted or construed to do so.If any provision of this policy conflicts with federal law,
federal law shall control.
[No Changes to Sections 4-7-1 through 4-7-14]
Section 4-7-15 Maintenance of Other Benefits
A. The Town has no obligation to maintain insurance and other benefits, such as life
insurance or disability insurance, that are not considered to be a "group health plan",
while an employee is on FMLA leave. The Town will meet its responsibilities to provide
equivalent benefits to the employee upon return from FMLA leave.
B. An employee who is on paid FMLA leave via the use of paid leave balances shall continue
to pay his or her share of any non-group health plan insurance premiums through payroll
deductions.
C. An employee who is on unpaid FMLA leave must make payment arrangements with the
Human Resources and Finance Departments for his or her share of any non-group health
plan insurances premiums. If payment is more than 30 days overdue, the Town shall
provide written notice to the employee that payment has not been received and that
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MARANA
coverage will be dropped. The notice shall be mailed to the employee at least 15 days
before coverage is to be dropped. If the Town pays any of the employee's share of non-
group health plan premiums,the Town may require the employee to reimburse the Town
for the employee's share. If coverage is dropped, it shall be dropped retroactively to the
date the unpaid premium payment was due.
[No changes in Sections 4-7-16 through 4-7-19]
POLICY 4-8 ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE
The Town of Marana may provide administrative leave with or without pay to eligible employees
as described in this policy.
[No changes is Sections 4-8-1 through 4-8-5]
Section 4-8-6 Maintenance of Benefits
A. An employee who is on paid administrative leave via the use of paid leave balances shall
continue to pay his or her share of any group health plan and other insurance premiums
through payroll deductions.
B. An employee who is on unpaid administrative leave must pay both the employee's and
the Town's share of any group health plan and other insurance premiums in order to
maintain coverage. The employee must make payment arrangements with the Human
Resources and Finance Departments. If payment is more than 30 days overdue,the Town
shall provide written notice to the employee that payment has not been received and that
coverage will be dropped. The notice shall be mailed to the employee at least 15 days
before coverage is to be dropped. If the Town pays any of the employee's or the Town's
share of group health plan or other premiums in order to maintain coverage, the Town
may require the employee to reimburse the Town. If coverage is dropped, it shall be
dropped retroactively to the date the unpaid premium payment was due and the
provisions of the federal COBRA law shall apply.
[No changes to Sections 4-8-7 through 4-8-9]
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 4-9 AND 4-10]
POLICY 4-11 WORKERS' COMPENSATION
Under Arizona law, it is mandatory for employers to secure workers' compensation insurance
for their employees. Workers' compensation is a "no fault" system in which an injured or ill
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MARANA
employee is entitled to receive benefits for a job-related injury or illness, no matter who caused
the injury or illness. If an illness or injury is job-related, then the injured employee is eligible to
receive medical benefits and may receive temporary compensation,if eligibility requirements are
met. In some cases,a claimant may also receive permanent compensation benefits,job retraining,
and supportive medical care.
The provisions of this policy are not intended to conflict with or supersede state law,nor should
they be interpreted or construed to do so. If any provision of this policy conflicts with state law,
state law shall control.
[No Changes to Sections 4-11-1 through 4-1141
Section 4-11-5 Maintenance of Benefits
A. An employee who uses paid leave balances to supplement compensation benefits for lost
wages due to a job-related injury or illness shall continue to pay his or her share of any
group health plan and other insurance premiums through payroll deductions.
B. An employee who does not use paid leave balances to supplement compensation benefits
for lost wages due to a job-related injury or illness shall make arrangements with the
Human Resources and Finance Departments to make payments for his or her share of any
group health plan and other insurance premiums. If payment is more than 30 days
overdue, the Town shall provide written notice to the employee that payment has not
been received and that coverage will be dropped. The notice shall be mailed to the
employee at least 15 days before coverage is to be dropped. If the Town pays any of the
employee's share of group health plan or other premiums in order to maintain coverage,
the Town may require the employee to reimburse the Town. If coverage is dropped, it
shall be dropped retroactively to the date the unpaid premium payment was due and the
provisions of the federal COBRA law shall apply.
No Changes to Sections 4-11-6 and 4-11-7
POLICY 4-12 SUPPLEMENTAL BENEFITS PLAN FOR PUBLIC SAFETY EMPLOYEES
Pursuant to A.R.S. §38-961, the Town of Marana is required to provide a supplemental benefits
plan for eligible public safety employees who are injured on the job and unable to perform the
functions of their position.
The provisions of this policy are not intended to conflict with or supersede state law,nor should
they be interpreted or construed to do so. If any provision of this policy conflicts with state law,
state law shall control.
[No Changes to Sections 4-12-1 through 4-124]
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CHAPTER 4
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EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND LEAVES
MARANA
Section 4-12-5 Maintenance of Benefits
A. The Town shall maintain group health plan benefits for employees participating in the
supplemental benefits plan on the same terms as if the employee continued to work.Thus,
the Town shall continue to pay its share of any group health plan insurance premium and
the employee shall continue to pay his or her share,if any.
1. The employee shall continue to pay his or her share of any group health plan benefits
through payroll deductions if the employee is receiving sufficient compensation from
the Town to cover his or her share of the premium.
2. If the employee is not receiving sufficient compensation from the Town to cover his
or her share of the premium,the employee shall make arrangements with the Human
Resources and Finance Departments to make payments for his or her share of the
premium. If payment is more than 30 days overdue, the Town shall provide written
notice to the employee that payment has not been received and that coverage will be
dropped. The notice shall be mailed to the employee at least 15 days before coverage
is to be dropped. If the Town pays any of the employee's share of group health plan
premiums, the Town may require the employee to reimburse the Town for the
employee's share. If coverage is dropped,it shall be dropped retroactively to the date
the unpaid premium payment was due and the provisions of the federal COBRA law
shall apply.
B. While the employee is participating in the supplemental benefits plan,the Town shall pay
both the employer and employee contributions to PSPRS or CORP, as applicable, based
on the employee's pre-injury salary, unless the employee is no longer actively
contributing to PSPRS or CORP. In such a case, the Town shall continue to pay the
employer contribution to the employee's retirement system and the employee shall
continue to pay the employee contribution.
C. An employee participating in the supplemental benefits plan is responsible for paying for
any elective health care plan deductions,health related optional deductions,optional life
insurance deductions or any other optional,employee-elected benefits.
[No Changes to Sections 4-12-6 and 4-12-7]
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 4-13 THROUGH 4-16]
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Exhibit C to Marana Resolution No. 2022-117
CHAPTER 5
WORK RULES AND EMPLOYEE DISCIPLINE
MARANA A L
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 5-1 THROUGH 5-4]
POLICY 5-5 DISCIPLINE SYSTEM
Each supervisor shall have the responsibility and authority,with the approval of the Department
Head and/or General Manager, to administer appropriate discipline to subordinates using a
positive progressive discipline process as a corrective measure.
[No revisions to Sections 5-5-1 through 5-5-4]
Section 5-5-5 Grounds For Disciplinary Action
Grounds for disciplinary action,up to and including termination,include,but are not limited
to, the following:
A. Dishonesty, including, but not limited to, intentionally giving false information,
intentionally falsifying records or making false statements when applying for
employment, lying to supervisors in connection with the employee's job, or an
investigation,giving false information or lying about the reason for an absence from work,
or falsifying time entries or leave requests.
B. Discrimination or failure to abide by Equal Employment Opportunity regulations,
including sexual or other harassment of a protected class.
C. Reporting to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs or using such substances while
on Town property or other violation of the Town's Drug- and Alcohol-Free Workplace
Policy.
D. Theft or removal of Town money, merchandise or property, including property in the
custody of the Town,without permission.
E. Unauthorized or unlawful possession of firearms, other weapons or explosives in Town
facilities or while on Town business.
F. Conviction of a criminal offense.
G. Acts of workplace violence, including violence or threats of violence in the workplace or
against other employees or members of the public.
H. Insubordination;failure to follow the orders of one's supervisor(s).
I. Failure to maintain the minimum qualifications of the employee's position.
J. Inability to perform the full essential functions of the employee's regular position,with or
without a reasonable accommodation, for greater than 12 months in a 24-month period,
as defined in these Personnel Policies and Procedures.
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K. Failure to uphold the Town's Cultural Values.
L. Being absent from work without permission or failure to report to the supervisor,
Department Head or General Manager when one is absent.
M. Being habitually absent or tardy for any reason.
N. Making recordings of conversations or other activities in the workplace without
authorization or explicit consent to the recording.
0. Inability or unwillingness to perform the assigned job; failure to perform assigned work
in an efficient or effective manner.
P. Participation in prohibited political activities.
Q. Acceptance of fees, gifts or other valuable items in the performance of the employee's
official duties for the Town.
R. Any action, on or off the job,bringing discredit to the Town.
S. Violation of any Town policies,administrative directives,or ordinances,or state or federal
law.
T. Violating safety rules and regulations; being wasteful of material, property or working
time;failure to observe proper security or safety procedures.
U. Inability to get along with fellow employees so that the work being done is hindered and
not up to required levels;speaking critically or making derogatory or false accusations so
as to discredit other employees or supervisors.
V. The use of profanity or abusive language towards a fellow employee or member of the
general public while performing official duties as a Town employee.
W. Divulging or misusing confidential information,including removal from Town premises
without proper authorization of any employee lists, records, designs, drawings or
confidential information of any type.
X. Improper use of the Town's electronic storage and communications equipment, as set
forth in these Personnel Policies and Procedures and any administrative directives
established by the Town Manager.
Y. Failure to effectivel su.ervise em.lo ees. Su•ervisors are res.onsible for the .ro.er
conduct of their assigned employees and the functional work activities under their
control. As necessary, supervisors should strive to review, document, and take
a. •ro.riate action in matters within 30 workin• da s or as soon as .racticable.
Z. Such other act, error or omission detrimental to the mission of the Town.
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MARANA A
[No revisions to Sections 5-5-6 through 5-5-8]
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 5-6 THROUGH 5-8]
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MARANA AZ SAFETY AND HEALTH
[NO CHANGES TO POLICIES 7-1 THROUGH 7-41
POLICY 7-5 DRUG-AND ALCOHOL-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY
It is the policy of the Town of Marana to maintain a drug- and alcohol-free workplacethat its
employees be free of substance and alcohol abuse. Consequently, the use of illegal drugs by
employees is prohibited. Further, employees shall not use alcohol during work hours_or engage
in"prohibited conduct" as defined in this policy. The overall goals of this policy areis to ensure
a drug free and alcohol free work environment and to reduce accidents, injuries and fatalities.
The Town Manager may establish an administrative directive regarding the Drug-and Alcohol-
free Workplace Policy.
usc,alcohol abuse and failure to participate arc grounds for discipline up to and
including discharge,even for a first offense.
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A. Illegal Drug Use includes possessing, using, purchasing, distributing, or selling illegal
drugs, or reporting to wofk iced by illegal dings. Uhler this policy, "illegal drugs"
include any drug or drug like substance that:
1. Is not legally obtainable;
2. May be legally obtainable bort has not been legally obtained;or
3. Is being used in a manner or for a purpose other than as prescribed.
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beverages at any time during the hetes between the beginning and ending of the
way.
C. Failure to Participate in the Town's-fig and akehel testing policy includes:
1. Failure to submit to drug or alcohol testing;
2. Failure to report mediately for or alcohol testing when requested to do so;
3. Refusal to sign all appropriate consent forms; or
4. Any other failure to cooperate to the To -' : - - . . : . .
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A. While this policy does-net prohibit the use of legal drugs,employees arc required to notify
others. For example, an employee should tell their supervisor if they arc using any legal
drug that warns about drowsiness or cautions against operating heavy machinery after
use.
B. "Legal drugs" as-used in-tis policy include prescribed and over the counter drugs or
medications that have been k d and are being used only for the purpose for
which they were prescribed or manufactured.
C. Anyone who fails to-netify his-er her supervisor about his use of legal drugs will be subject
to disciplinary action up te-and including discharge, even for a first offense.
Section 7 5 4 Types of Tests
The Town has implemented four circumstances for drug and alcohol testing.
A. Prc Employment Testing
Candidates selected for employee positions must normally submit to a drug test. Any
potential hire who tests drug use will be ineligible far employment with the
Town.
B. Post Accident Testing for Commercial Driver's License Holders
1. Any employee who is reed to held a commercial driver's license (CDL) for the
position held by the employee is subject to-drag and alcohol testing any time he or she
is involved in an accident where:
a. A fatality is involved;
b. The driver receives a citation for a moving violation arising from an accident
where anyone involved requires immediate treatment for an injury away from the
accident scene;or
c. Any vehicle involved incurs "disabling damage" (for example, must be towed
Following any accident,the CDL hemmer must notify the Town as soon as possible.
2. Any time a post accident drug or alcohol test is required,it must be performed as soon
as possible following the accident. If no alcohol test can be made within 8 hours,
attempts to perform an alcohol test shall cease. If no urine collection can be obtained
for purposes of pest accident drug testing within 32 hours, attempts to make such
collection shall cease.
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this policy, provided the tests conform to applicable federal, state or local
- - - • -- - . . - er require the-employee to si: . - . - . . - -: , - . -
obtain such test results.
urine, blood, breath or saliva at the time of the accident, the driver must provide
system at the time of the accident.
chance for each employee to be selected each time tandem selection occurs. Random
2. Random selection, by its very nature, may -result in-employees being selected in
may not be selected in a calendar year.
- - • - • .- - mployee. Once notified, every action the employee takes
. - : • - - .-. f the employee engages in conduct that does not lead to a
refusal to test.
D. Reasonable Suspicion Testing
-- - • : -' - . - - ployee to submit to alcohol and/or drug testing when-there
alcohol abuse.
1. For purposes of this policy, "reasonable suspicion" will be based on specific
observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech er body odors of an
employee, including, witheut limitation, slurred speech, red eyes, dilated pupils,
- - -- - - . -•-- , - . ined carelessness or accidents, erratic behavior,
•-• - - = - -- - •
.. . -d other unexplained behavioral changes.
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who has been trained to recognize s•;- - --- -- - -
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-- - - - =- .- . ign a release authorizing the Town to obtain drug and
• - - •- - - - - - -- - - - press employers for the previous two years.
The Town will verify that ne prier employer of the employee has records indicating a
• - - - , `e . - . rtaining to controlled substance or alcohol use within the
previous two years.
Section 7 5 6 Drug Testing
ll be performed through urinalysis or blood testing.Urinalysis or blood testing
• - - . - -- - . - . ;s and/or metabolites of the following controlled substances:
marijuana, cocaine, opiates,-amphetamines, phenacyce (PCP) and all other controlled
substances.
A. Laboratory Testing
1. Specimens will be submitted to a Substance Abuse Mental Health Services
Administration(SAMHSA) certified laboratory for testing.
primary specimen will be performed prier to the laboratory reporting the results to
the Town.
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• • ;- • - - - :- eported by the laboratory to the Human Resources Director
€er-he Town. At the-Human Resources Director's sole discretion, a determination will be
1. Negative test results wilfbe reported to the Town Manager.
2. Before reporting a positive test result to the Town Manager or designee, the Human
Resources Director will attempt to-contact the employee to discuss the test results. If
the-Human Resources Director is unable to contact the employee directly,the Human
Resources Director will notify the Town Manager or designee, who shall contact the
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employee and direct the employee to contact the Human Resources Director. Upon
being so directed, the employee shall ce*tact the Human Resources Director
immediately. If the employee fails to-contact the Homan Resources Director within 5
3. After any positive verification, the employee may petition the Human Resources
Director to reopen the case for reconsideration.
C. Confidentiality
Individual test results for employees will be released to-the Town and will be kept strictly
confidential unless consent for the release of the test results has been obtained from the
employee.
D. Request for Results and Rc Test
1. Any individual who has submitted to drug testing in compliance with this policy is
entitled to receive the results of the drtig testing upon timely written request.
2. An individual who tests positive may mak- . - . _ -- - . '- -
Director to have the secondary vial tested. The request for testing of a secondary
specimen is timely if it is made to the Human Resources Director within 72 hours of
the individual being notified by the Town of a positive test result.
3. The secondary vial must be tested by a different SAMHSA certified laboratory than
tested the primary specimen.
4. The individual making the request for a test of the second specimen must pre pay all
costs associated with the test.
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DOT's testing requirements. This may be a breath testing device, a saliva testing device
or any other approved devise and may be provided through a trained supervisor or the
Marana Police Department.
1. The device will be operated by a echnician who is certified and trained on the specific
device he or she will be operating.
2. The employee shall report to the alcohol testing site as notified by the Town. The
B. Any initial test indicating a Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAS) of .02 or greater will be
confirmed on a breath testing device. The confirmation test will be performed no sooner
than 15 minutes and no later than 30 minutes following the completion of the initial test.
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- - - - - . • - . - . - .-dicatcs a BAC of .02 to .0399, the employee shall
-- - - - - - . -:. s or until his/her next scheduled on duty time,
whichever is longer.
2. Employees with tests indicating a BAC of .04 or greater arc considered to have
A. Any employee who engages-in prohibited conduct shall be provided with the names,
- - - - . -_ - - - . _ . .lified Substance Abuse Professionals (SAPS). If
employment with the Town, an employee must submit to and successfully complete a
C. The employee is also subject to fellow up testing. Fellow up testing is separate from and
in addition to the Town's reasonable suspicion, past accident and random testing
-- - - -- c SAP. Follow up testing may continue for a period of up to 60
in the first 12 months of follow up testing.
`• -- - - - - . . 'on of prescribed treatment shall be borne by the employee.
qualified status.
Section 7 5 9 Discipline and Appeals
A. The disciplinary procedures included in this policy are subject to the notice provisions of
the Discipline System Policy and appeal visions included in the Problem Resolution
Polcy.
B. The disciplinary guidelines-contained in this policy supersede the progressive discipline
policies of the Discipline System Policy.
- . - •• - -• - . . - or representatives and visitors will be notified that the Town
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or at its work sites.Any person who is rear suspected to have drugs in his or her system
or to be impaired by alcohol while en Town of Marana property or work site is in violation of
this policy. Contractors and their-employees or representatives and visitors violating this
policy will be refused entry once Town property er Town work sites.In addition,appropriate
legal entities may be contacted as required and appropriate.
Section 7 5 11 Not a Contract
This policy is not intended nor should it be construed as a contract between the Town and
the employee. This policy may be-changed at any time at the sole discretion of the Town
Council.
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