First Positive. By agreement of the parties, positive test results are viewed as serious violations of departmental rules and will be punished by suspension or discharge. Reprimand punishment is explicitly not available in these cases; in addition, the general principle of progressive discipline is not applicable. However, the very first time that an employee tests positive during the employee’s tenure with the City, and only if there are no other accompanying violations of law, City Rules, or Departmental Rules and Regulations, the employee shall not be discharged but shall be suspended. In the event an employee is suspended rather than being discharged, the suspension shall be conditioned on the employee agreeing to and complying with all of the following conditions and such other conditions as are reasonably related to compliance or rehabilitation:
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