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who serve and protect them, obey the law, and be fit and free from the effects of drug and <br /> alcohol abuse. <br /> In the interest of employing persons who are fit and capable of performing their jobs, and ' <br /> for the safety and well-being of employees and residents, the City and the Union agree to <br /> establish a program that will allow the City to take the necessary steps, including drug and/or � <br /> alcohol testing, to implement a general policy regarding drugs and alcohol. 'I <br /> Section 2. (a) "Drugs" shall mean any controlled substance listed in 720 ILCS 570/100 I <br /> et. seq. known as the Controlled Substances Act, for which the person tested does not submit a <br /> valid predated prescription. In addition, it includes "designer drugs" which may not be listed in <br /> the Controlled Substances Act but which have adverse effects on perception, judgment, <br /> memory or coordination. Among the drugs covered by this policy are the following: <br /> Opium Methaqualone <br /> Morphine Tranquilizers <br /> Codeine Cocaine <br /> Heroin Amphetamines <br /> Meperidine Phenmetrazine <br /> Marijuana LSD <br /> Barbiturates Mescaline <br /> Gluetethimide Steroids <br /> Psilocybin-psilocin MDA <br /> PCP Choloral Hydrate <br /> Hash Methylphenidate <br /> Hash Oil <br /> (b) The term "drug abuse" includes the use of any controlled substance which has not <br /> been legally prescribed and/or dispensed, or the abuse of a legally prescribed drug which <br /> results in impairment while on duty. <br /> (c) "Impairment" due to drugs or alcohol shall mean a condition in which the employee <br /> is unable to properly perform his duties due to the effects of drugs or alcohol in his body. When <br /> an employee tests positive for drugs or alcohol, impairment is presumed. <br /> Section 3. Prohibitions. Firefighters shall be prohibited from: <br /> (a) Consuming or possessing alcohol or illegal drugs any time during the work day on <br /> any of the city's premises or job sites, including all city buildings, properties, vehicles and the <br /> employee's personal vehicle while engaged in city business. <br /> (b) Using, selling, purchasing or delivering any illegal drug during the work day or when <br /> off duty. <br /> (c) Being under the influence of alcohol or prescribed drugs during the course of the <br /> work day. <br /> (d) Failing to report to Battalion Chief any known adverse side effects of inedication or <br /> prescription drugs which they are taking. - <br /> Violations of these prohibitions will result in disciplinary action up to and including <br /> discharge. <br /> 2s <br />