§ 16-7. Discipline and hearings.

(a)

Failure to comply with the policies and procedures of this employee drug testing program, unexplained positive confirmation of test results, and in cases of illegal drug use or abuse of legal prescriptions or over-the-counter drugs shall be grounds for action by the appointing authority. This action may require the employee, applicant or volunteer to submit to a mandatory substance-abuse program, psychological counseling, medical treatment, suspension, transfer, demotion or dismissal. The subject employee may be subject to suspension without pay pending his hearing as provided below.

(b)

Each case shall be dealt with on an individual basis with all facts and circumstances taken into consideration.

(c)

The subject employee, applicant or volunteer shall be notified in writing of the reasons for discipline and shall have five days from the date of such notice to request a hearing to present evidence regarding the test, results and discipline. A hearing shall be conducted within 30 days of the request for such a hearing unless delayed for good cause.

(d)

All information received by the city through this program shall be confidential communication.

(e)

It is the intention of the city that this standard practice procedure be in conformity with R.S. 23:1601(10), as enacted by Act 464 of the regular session of the legislature in 1987.

(Code 1968, § 19-7; Ord. No. 488, 12-6-1988)