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AN ORDINANCE AMENDING EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE
WHEREAS,from time to time it is necessary to update and modify the City's Employee
Handbook; and
WHEREAS,the City Employee Handbook does not currently conform to the Batesville
Municipal Code as it relates to smoking on city property;
WHEREAS,the City wishes to provide a health working environment for its employees;
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT ORDEAINED BY THE CITY COUNCIL FOR THE CITY OF BATESVILLE,
ARKANSAS:
Section: Pursuant to Batesville City Ordinance No. 2015-04-02,the amendment to the
Employee Handbook for the City of Batesville attached hereto and incorporated herein by
reference is hereby adopted.
PASSED AND ADOPTED this 6� 41-day of 2016.
APPROVED:
RICK ELL401BAUGH, MAYOR --
ATTEST:
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DENISE M.JOHNSTON, Ciff CLERK
• If the investigation of the harassment allegation finds acts of harassment,
immediate corrective action will be taken.
• If the investigation of the harassment allegation does not find acts of
harassment, the involved parties will be notified.
Disciplinary Action - Disciplinary action will be taken accordingly, up to and
including discharge, when an investigation warrants.
F. ALCOHOL AND DRUGS
The City of Batesville is committed to providing a drug-free work place, which
emphasizes our belief that safety and health is essential to the well-being of our
employees. Drug or alcohol abuse poses a serious risk, not only to the individual
but to other employees and our citizens as well. It is the policy of the City that
the unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensing, possession, or use of a
controlled substance while on duty or on City property by its employees is
prohibited. Employees will not keep non-prescription controlled substances on
City property at any time.
Substance abuse by an employee, identified as a result of random or requested
testing, is grounds for immediate termination. Refusal to take a drug test may
also be cause for termination.
All City employees are required to take and pass a pre-employment drug test,
and will be subject to random drug and alcohol testing thereafter. Other times
they will be tested for drugs or alcohol include: post-accident, reasonable
suspicion, return to duty, and follow-up under DOT guidelines.
If an employee is involved in a vehicular accident in which post-accident testing
is required, all DOT guidelines will be followed.
Employees with alcohol and/or drug problems are encouraged to seek
professional assistance.
G. SMOKING
The City of Batesville is committed to providing a healthy, comfortable and
productive work environment for its employees. Growing scientific evidence
suggests that not only is cigarette smoking harmful to the health of smokers, but
is also detrimental to the health of non-smokers.
Pursuant to Batesville City Ordinance No. 2015-04-02, smoking, use of
smokeless tobacco products, and use of electronic smoking devices shall be
prohibit in all places owned by the City of Batesville, including but not limited to,
the following places: Parks; Sports venues, including fields and arenas;
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cemeteries; convention facilities; trails; city-owned buildings; and city owned
vehicles. Use of smokeless tobacco products, use of electronic smoking
devices, and smoking or carrying lighted cigarettes, pipes and cigars shall be
prohibited within a reasonable distance of 25 feet outside entrances, operable
windows and ventilation systems of enclosed areas where smoking or the use of
e-cigarettes is prohibited. Smoking, use of smokeless tobacco products, and use
of electronic smoking devices shall be allowed in outdoor designated smoking
areas.
The City does not attempt to ban smoking entirely. Rather, we hope to promote
an awareness of the concerns of non-smokers, asking smokers to be responsible
to the needs of those who find close proximity to smoke objectionable. If
disputes arise and cannot be resolved, the rights of the non-smoker shall be
given precedence.
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1. NO-SMOKING AREAS
Pursuant to Act 8 of 2006, The Clean Indoor Air Act, smoking is strictly prohibited
inside any City-owned building or City-owned vehicle.
2. SMOKING AREAS
Smoking outside the building is permitted if the smokers are not in the immediate
doorway that others have to pass through to enter the building.
H. VISITORS IN RESTRICTED AREAS
Because of the potentially dangerous work performed in many of our work areas,
non-employees in these areas may be at risk for injury. It is, therefore, each
employee's responsibility to ensure the safety of any authorized visitors (family,
friends, and business contacts) by keeping them out of our hazardous work
areas. The City will not be responsibility for injuries to visitors.
I. PERSONAL APPEARANCE
The City of Batesville believes it is important to establish and maintain a proper
business atmosphere in its offices. This is partially accomplished by the image
its employee's project, as well as their business conduct. The employees should
dress in a manner consistent with the nature of the work being done. In addition,
all employees are expected to practice good grooming and personal hygiene
habits.
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