BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

County of Linn, Iowa

Directive Number:

Drug-Free Workplace Policy

Approval Date: Effective Date: Revision No: Policy Section & Number:

09/10/2003 09/10/2003 2 PM-006

Reference: BOS Minutes: 09/25/2002 Distribution: Elected Officials, Department

07/25/1998 Heads, County Employee Handbook, Intranet
Initially Adopted: 01/10/1990

I. Policy
It is the policy of Linn County to provide and maintain a drug-free workplace for
all County employees. This policy is in compliance with the Drug-Free
Workplace Act of 1988 (Public Law 100-690 Title V Subtitle D).
II. Scope
This policy is applicable to all County employees, including elected officials and
their deputies and the Conservation and Public Health Departments. Additional
requirements apply to those employees who are covered by Department of
Transportation (DOT) alcohol and drug testing rules. These include employees
that utilize a commercial driver’s license in the course of their duties and those
LIFTS employees who are covered under Federal Transit Administration (FTA)
requirements. Refer to applicable DOT and FTA alcohol and drug testing
policies available on the Linn County Intranet.
III. Exceptions
None.
IV. Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of
1988.
A. Specific Policy Provisions as related to the Drug-Free Workplace Act
of 1988
1. The County recognizes the following:
a. County employees are a valuable resource to the citizens
they serve and to Linn County as an employer.
 b. The use of illegal drugs or abuse of controlled substances or
alcohol in the workplace is detrimental to County employees.
c. Employees have a right to work in a drug-free environment
and to work with persons free from the affects of drugs and
alcohol.
d. Drug and alcohol abuse in the workplace interferes with and
reduces the operational efficiency of County government and
undermines the public's trust in its functions.
2. Employees are expected and required to report to work on time and
in appropriate mental and physical condition for work. It is Linn
County's intent and obligation to provide a drug-free and alcohol–
free work environment.
3. The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession,
or use of a controlled substance on the employer's premises or
while in a County vehicle, vessel, aircraft, or while conducting the
employer's business is prohibited. Violations of this policy will
result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination, and
may have legal consequences.
4. The County recognizes drug and alcohol dependency as illnesses
and a major health problem. The County also recognizes drug and
alcohol abuse as a potential health, safety and security problem.
Employees needing help with such problems are encouraged to
use the Mercy Employee Assistance Program (EAP) located at
701 Tenth Street SE in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. The telephone
number is (319) 398-6694.
5. In order to comply with the Drug-Free Workplace Act of 1988,
employees of a grantee directly engaged in the performance of
work pursuant to the provisions of the grant are required to report
any conviction under a criminal drug statute for violations occurring
on the employer's premises or off the employer's premises while
conducting County business. A report of a conviction must be
made to the employee's supervisor and to the Risk Management
Department or the Employment Relations Office within five (5) days
after the conviction. This section is expanded to require all
employees directly engaged in the performance of work on or off
the County’s premises to report a conviction to the Risk Manager or
Employment Relations Director under a criminal drug statute
pursuant to this section.
6. Compliance with the terms and reporting requirements of this policy
is required as a condition of employment for all employees.

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V. Disciplinary Action
A. Any violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and
including discharge from employment.
B. All employees are required to sign the Acknowledgment of the
Drug-Free Workplace Policy.

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