Number
011354
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Resolution relating to the naming of a City Designated Representative and an Alternate City Designated Representative for the administration of the City's CDL Drug and Controlled Substances Testing Program. (DPW)
Analysis
This resolution names a City Designated Representative and an Alternate City Designated Representative for the purposes of administering the City's CDL Drug and Controlled Substance Testing Program.
Body
Whereas, The Federal Highway Administration of the Department of Transportation Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991 requires tests for alcohol and controlled substances among employees of the City of Milwaukee who are required to possess and maintain Commercial Drivers' Licenses (CDLs); and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee has been subject to the terms and conditions of this act beginning January 1, 1995; and
Whereas, Since January 1, 1995, pursuant to this act, the Department of Public Works has been operating a testing program administered by the Administration Division of the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The City of Milwaukee program affects mainly drivers and operators in the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, The records for CDL drivers are kept by the Department of Public Works; and
Whereas, Title 49 of the Code of Federal Regulations, Part 382.401, requires that the records associated with the alcohol and controlled substances testing program be treated confidentially; and
Whereas, The names and positions of officials and their roles in an employer's alcohol and controlled substances testing program are among the required records related to drug testing which must be maintained; and
Whereas, There is a necessity for designated management representatives to act on behalf of the employer when contacted by the program's Medical Review Officer (MRO); now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Counc...
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