HomeMy WebLinkAboutResolution No. 481-16 - WorkplaceSmokingPolicyUpdatesRESOLUTION
BE IT RESOLVED by the Common Council of the City of Rochester that the City adopt a
Tobacco -Free Workplace personnel policy. A copy of the policy is attached.
PASSED AND ADOPTED BY THE COMMON COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
ROCHESTER, MINNESOTA, THIS
ATTEST:
CITY CLERK
DAY OF , 2016.
PRESIDENT OF SAID COMMON COUNCIL
APPROVED THIS DAY OF , 2016.
MAYOR OF SAID CITY
(Seal of the City of
Rochester, Minnesota)
Res 15Wdopt\PersPol icy. Tobacco Free
CITY OF ROCHESTER
ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY
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Medical evidence strongly indicates that smoking and exposure to second-hand smoke 1sewe harmful to the
health of individuals.
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CITY OF ROCHESTER
ORGANIZATIONAL POLICY
Guidelines
A. Work Areas
1. Work areas in all City facilities are designated as Smoke/Tobacco free. Smoking will not be permitted in
common work areas, work cubicles, private offices and rest/break areas.
2. Non -City employees who are in work areas as a result of work being performed for the City by a private
contractor or provider shall be subject to the same policies as City employees.
Any portion of the Mayo Civic Center or Graham Arena rented to a private party is exempt from this policy.
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31d Avenue, and the bike path'.
C. Public Areas
1. Those areas deemed to be public as opposed to work areas shall be subject to the same Smoke/Tobacco
free conditions. These include but are not limited to elevators, stairwells, hallways, lobby areas, restrooms,
conference rooms and all leased properties or areas.
2. Buildings that include or are a City owned residence where employees or renters permanently reside as a
result of their employment or rental agreement are exempt from this policy.
D. Vehicles
1. No smoking or use of tobacco products shall be permitted in City -owned or leased vehicles.
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Paviised Admit October 2016
i The bike oath is a tobacco free zone when children are present.