The Council’s Alcohol and Drug Misuse Policy, dated 2004, needs to be updated to include further advice and guidance and to specifically include matters concerning the misuse of substances. In addition there is a need to clarify the roles and responsibilities for employees, managers and HR People Services and emphasise the support offered to employees. The manager’s guide which supports the policy has also been updated. As part of the Council’s application for the Corporate Health Standard Bronze Award it is important that we have in place a clear policy that demonstrates a commitment to supporting employees who may have issues related to misuse.
Decision type: Key
Decision status: Recommendations Approved
Notice of proposed decision first published: 16/12/2016
Decision due: 19 Jan 2017 by Cabinet
Lead member: Cabinet Member for Corporate Services & Performance
Lead director: Corporate Director Resources & Section 151 Officer
Scrutiny Consideration: GREEN