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Discussion over new fleet policy highlights drug-testing threshold concerns
Summary
McDow County HR proposed a new vehicle-fleet policy after several incidents; commissioners debated whether all vehicle incidents should mandate drug testing or whether thresholds based on damage or towing should apply.
Human Resources proposed a comprehensive vehicle-fleet policy to clarify who may operate county vehicles, driver qualifications and post-accident procedures. The change followed "several situations involving vehicle accidents, moving violations, driver license issues, and post accident procedures" and is intended to create consistent standards for supervisors.
Commissioners raised concerns about the breadth of mandatory post-incident drug testing, asking whether low-damage incidents (for example, accidentally backing into a mailbox) should trigger tests. Staff said they had consulted workers’ compensation and legal advisors and that any final policy would include clearer thresholds and guidance; no policy vote occurred at the first reading.
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