1543-ARESOLUTION NO.1543-A
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A DRUG AND ALCOHOL AND TESTING POLICY FOR
THECITY OFMOSES LAKE'S EMPLOYEES INCLUDING PROSPECTIVE EMPLOYEES
RECITALS:
1.Drug and/oralcohol abuse is currently a significant problem in the United States.The impact of drug
and/or alcohol abuse upon employees and employers is enormous.
i •2. Much of the work of the employees of the City of Moses Lake has a direct impact on the public health
^•^and safety of the city's citizens.
3.The city has a significant interest in ensuring the health, safety, and weifare of its employees and the
citizens of the City of Moses Lake. In furtherance of that interest it is the policy of the city to take
those steps necessary to be sure that its employees are free from the influence of drugs and/or
alcohol while in the performance of their duties.
RESOLVED:
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1. The City of Moses Lake adopts as its statement with regard to drug and/or alcohol abuse and drug
and/or alcoholtesting,the attached Drugand Alcoholand Testing Policywhich is incorporatedwithin
this resolution by this reference.
2. This policyshallbecome effective for all exempt, non-represented employees and forall represented
employees when their respective bargaining organizationsapprove of this policy.
Adopted by the City Council on May 8,1990.
ATTEST:
Finance Director