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Draft 12/16/98 <br /> <br /> CABARRUS COUNTY <br /> <br />DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE POLICY <br /> <br /> General Statement of Policy <br /> <br />A. It is the policy of Cabarrus County that the workplace shall be bee of the <br /> presence of alcoholic beverages or unlawful controlled substances and that <br /> employees shall perfoan their job assignments safely, efficiently, and <br /> without the adverse influence of alcohol or controlled substances. This <br /> policy shall govern each employee (1) during work hours, (2) while on <br /> any property owned or leased by Cabarrus County, (3) at any time during <br /> which the employee is acting in the course and scope of his or her <br /> employment with Cabarrus County, and/or (4) at any other time that the <br /> employee's violation of this policy has a direct and adverse effect upon the <br /> performance of his or her job. <br /> <br />B. All employees should be aware of the harmful effects and dangers of the <br /> use and abuse of alcohol and controlled substances in the workplace. <br /> Employees working under the influence of alcohol or controlled <br /> substances: <br /> <br /> 1. May create unsafe conditions for themselves and others; <br /> <br /> 2. May perform unsatisfactorily and adversely affect the performance <br /> of others; and <br /> <br /> 3. May discredit Cabarrus County and cause disrespect for the <br /> employee, the County and other citizens whom we serve. <br /> <br /> <br />