To: Board of Supervisors
From: Human Resources
Agenda Section: Consent
Vote Requirement: Majority
SUBJECT:
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Adopt the Revised Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy
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RECOMMENDATION(S):
Recommendation
That the Board of Supervisors:
1. Approve the Resolution adopting the Revised Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy.
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STRATEGIC PLAN:
This action supports the following areas of your Board’s Strategic Plan.
Area of Focus: Workforce & Operational Excellence
Strategic Plan Category: 3001 - Support a well-trained workforce
DISCUSSION:
On July 7, 2026, the Board of Supervisors adopted the Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy. Following adoption, Human Resources identified revisions that should be incorporated into the final policy to reflect language previously agreed upon between the county and several bargaining groups. The revised policy also includes language providing departments with additional flexibility to forego pre-employment drug testing in certain circumstances. Accordingly, Human Resources recommends that the Board adopt the revised Drug-Free Workplace and Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy to ensure the adopted policy reflects the most current and complete language.
SOURCE OF FUNDING:
N/A
Narrative Explanation of Financial Impact:
There is no financial impact associated with the adoption of this policy.
STAFFING IMPACT:
Narrative Explanation of Staffing Impact:
This action will not impact current staffing levels.
OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT:
N/A
ALTERNATIVES TO STAFF RECOMMENDATIONS:
The Board of Supervisors may choose not to adopt this policy. However, this is not recommended as the originally adopted policy was the incorrect version of the policy.
ATTACHMENTS:
Resolution
Revised Drug-Free Workplace & Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy
Track Changes Drug-Free Workplace & Reasonable Suspicion Testing Policy
Reasonable Suspicion Checklist
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