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October 17, 2016 (Regular Meeting) Page 2907 UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board authorized transfer of the purchased equipment from Cabarrus County to the Metrolina Healthcare Preparedness Coalition by direct title if allowed by local procedures. Date:9 /19/2016 Amount; $45, 000 Dept. Head: Bobby Smith Department: Emergency Management P. Internal Transfer Within Department I Transfer Between Departments /Funds Supplemental Request Purpose: NC Dept. of Public Safety has awarded Cabarrus County Emergency Management Department $45,0.00 through the Homeland Security Grant Program "HSCGP ". This will be a pass through grant to the Metrolina healthcare Coalition for the purchase of a vehicle. Account Number Account Name Approved Budget Inc Amount Dec Amount Revised Budget 00162710- 6349 -HSG Terrorism Grant Revenu $0.00 $45,000.00 $45,000.00 00192710 -9863 Motor Vehicles $0.00 $45,000.00 $45,000.00 (F -5) Human Resources - Drug Free Workplace Policy revision Cabarrus County Transportation Department recently underwent an audit by the NCDOT (North Carolina Department of Transportation) as our transit program and drivers are under DOT guidelines. One item reviewed was the Drug -Free Workplace Policy. The audit made several recommendations for modifications to the policy. Specific changes include: Definitions were added for County permitted operators (drivers), DOT drivers and DOT versus non -DOT safety sensitive drivers. In conjunction with Safety and Risk Management, Human Resources reviewed post - accident procedures for compliance with new OSHA (Occupational Safety and Health Administration) regulations, guidance changing from mandatory testing to discretional testing based on probable cause of accident, specified split sample testing at the applicant or employee's expense, and updated Employee Assistance Program contact information. Approval of the policy changes will allow the County to close out the audit and provide employee and supervisor training. UPON MOTION of Commissioner Shue, seconded by Commissioner Mynatt and unanimously carried, the Board adopted the revised Drug -Free Workplace Policy. The revised Drug Free Workplace Policy is as follows: CABARRUS COUNTY DRUG FREE WORKPLACE POLICY April 20, 2009 Revisions September 21, 2009; .April 18, 2011; August 15, 2011; October 17, 2011; July 16 2012, October 2016 1. General Statement of Policy IT. Definitions III. Prohibited Acts IV. Duties of Employees V. Authority To Test Employees VI. When to Test VII. Testing Procedures for Applicants and County Employees VIII. Test Results IX. Penalties for Non-Compliance X. Confidentialit Xi. Drug Free Awareness Program Appendix. Employees Covered by DOT Regulations FORMS R'G'.'F" r R F'. M r 7 C I. General Statement of Pol A. It is the policy of Cabarrus County that the workplace shall be free of the presence of alcoholic beverages or unlawful controlled substances and that employees shall perform their job assignments safely, efficiently, and without the adverse influence of alcohol or controlled substances. This policy shall govern all County employees. Specific requirements for DOT covered employees are set out in the Appendix.