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Committee tables Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy while staff researches blood-testing authority
Summary
Interim CAO Chamberlin presented a standalone Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy covering DOT and non-DOT safety-sensitive positions; committee members focused on post-incident testing and asked staff to research blood-testing authority before returning the policy.
Interim CAO Chamberlin presented a Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy requested by MMIA that covers DOT and non-DOT employees occupying qualifying safety-sensitive positions and addresses pre-employment, random, reasonable-suspicion, and post-incident testing procedures.
Committee discussion focused on post-incident testing procedures, particularly whether blood testing could be required in certain circumstances and how those procedures compare to DOT requirements. Members expressed concern about employees operating vehicles or heavy equipment and about prohibited substances, including kratom and other mind-altering substances.
Chamberlin said she would research questions regarding blood-testing authority and procedures before bringing the policy back to the Committee. The Committee voted to table the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy pending that additional information.
