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or blood by an employee in accordance with procedur-es contained herein and chemical analysis to detect drug and/or alcohol use. i 4. Reasonable Suspicion -Inferences rationally derived from specific, objective facts about the conduct or performance of an individual under the totality of the circumstances existing at the time and place that would lead a reasonable person to suspect that the individual is or has been using drugs or alcohol. 5. ' .Under the Influence of Alcohol - An individual is considered to be "under the influence of alcohol" when the individual's blood alcohol content exceeds .03%. i 6. Under the Influence of Drugs - An individual is considered to be "under the influence of drugs" when a detectable amount of a drug is found in the individual's body that may impair the individual's ability to safely, and efficient-ly perform employment related duties. 7. Work place: Any location where an employee is performing City job duties or is representing the City in an official capacity whether or not the em-ployee is compensated. The exclusion of alcohol from the work place does not pertain to those sites at which, in the judgement of an Executive Manager, the use of alcohol cannot be avoided, such as on certain Police undercover operations or during business meetings with members of foreign delegations where refusal of a traditional "toast" would show disrespect for the customs or culture of the delegate. 3-229.3 Prohibited Conduct (Revised osi~3io~) The following conduct is prohibited in the work place and while on paid standby: 1. The unlawful buying, selling, transportation, possession, providing or use of drugs. 2. Use of alcohol; 3. Being under the influence of alcohol; 4. Being under the influence of drugs; 5. Having a detectable odor of alcohol on the breath; 6. Failure to report limitations or impairment caused by prescribed drugs or over-the-counter drugs as specified in Sections 3-229.12 and 3-229.13.