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October 17, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2909 M. Lawful Drugs - Those prescribed or over the counter medications that are lawfully obtained and used as prescribed and directed by an employee's treating physician or the manufacturer's recommendations or for the purpose and in the manner for which prescribed or manufactured. N. MRO (Medical Review Officer) - A licensed physician trained to make the final determination of whether a test for the presence of a controlled substance is positive or negative. 0. Metabolite - The chemical or compound produced when a particular substance is passed through the human body and excreted in the urine. P. NCGS - North Carolina General Statutes. Q. Non -DOT Safety Sensitive Position - Position with duties that involve such a significant risk of injury to others that even a momentary lapse of attention can have disastrous consequences. These positions are identified by human resources, safety and risk management based on duties and responsibilities of the employee. Included are law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, employees operating a vehicle owned by the County or a personal vehicle which is used as a major part of their work, employees working with hazardous chemicals. Employees are advised if they occupy a safety -- sensitive position. R. Policy Administrator - The human resources director or designee responsible for the administration of the Cabarrus County Drug Free Workplace Policy. S. Positive Alcohol Test - Identification of an alcohol content level at or above 0.04% by use of an alcohol test. (See Section III, S, 3 and 4 for a possible exception.) T. Positive Drug Test - Identification of a controlled substance at or above the threshold values designated by SAMHSA (or 49CFR Part 40, as amended, for a DOT test) in a drug test and confirmed by gas chromatography with mass spectrometry (GCMS). U. Reasonable Suspicion - A decision for alcohol or drug testing based upon specific, contemporaneous, articulable observations concerning the appearance, behavior, speech, body odors, or performance of the employee. V. Retaliatory Actions - The discharge, suspension, demotion, relocation, or other adverse employment action taken against an employee in the terms, conditions, privileges, and benefits of employment. Safety - Sensitive Position - Defined by Federal Transit Administration or FTA, DOT regulated employees. Cabarrus County also defines safety- sensitive as a position with duties that involve such a significant risk of injury to others that even a momentary lapse of attention can have disastrous consequences. These positions are identified by the human resources director based on duties and responsibilities of the employee. Included are law enforcement officers, emergency medical technicians, employees operating a vehicle owned by the County or a personal vehicle which is used as a major part of their work, and DOT regulated employees. Employees are advised if they occupy a safety - sensitive position. W. SAMHSA - Substances Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. X. Substance Abuse - For the purpose of this policy any use of alcohol, an illegal drug, or a lawful drug which directly and adversely affects job performance or safety. Y. Supervisor /Department Head - A County employee to whom another employee or group of employees report. Z. USC - United States Code. III. Prohibited Acts A. The County prohibits the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, or use of any alcoholic beverage or any narcotic drug, hallucinogenic drug, amphetamine, barbiturate, marijuana, or any other controlled substance as defined in 21 USC § 812, and as further defined in federal regulations at 21 CFR §1308.11 through 1308.15, and in NCGS 90 -86 et seq. B. The County prohibits the use of alcoholic beverages by any employee: