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Transportation or any Department of Transportation agency with regulatory authority over the
Augusta, Georgia transit system or Federal Highway Administration - DOT.

Section 900.016 Contractors

A. Persons engaged by Augusta, Georgia as independent contractors shall be required to comply with
Georgia's Drug-Free Workplace Act, O.C.G.A. sec. 50-24-1 et seq., before they may perform services
for Augusta, Georgia. Compliance shall be in the form of certification before beginning services, and
documentation of continuing compliance as reasonably requested by Augusta, Georgia.
B. Contractors who are also providing repair and maintenance services on DOT regulated vehicles are
required to also be in compliance with applicable provisions of the DOT/FTA drug and alcohol testing
regulations (Title 49 Part 40) if services are more than ad hoc or one time repairs. As long as Augusta,
Georgia’s population is less than 200,000 this does not apply to contractors doing business with
Augusta, Georgia it will only apply if and when the local population exceeds 200,000.

Section 900.017 Changes to Policy

At times, State or Federal law may require that additional employees be tested for illegal substances, or that
additional or different testing mechanisms and procedures be implemented. Said State or Federal law
requirements will supersede the relevant provisions of this Policy, and this Policy may or may not be
amended to reflect those changes prior to their effective date. Affected employees will be notified in
advance of any implementation of changes as a result of State or Federal law requirements.

Section 900.018 Contact Person

The proponent agency for this Policy is the Risk Management Division of the Finance Department. Any
comments, questions or recommendations applying to this policy or testing program should be referred to the
Risk Management Manager, 530 Greene Street, Augusta, Georgia, 30911 (706) 821-2301 or FAX (706) 821-
2502. Because the MRO is not an employee of Augusta, Georgia any employee wishing to contact the MRO
should contact the Risk Management Manager. The Employee Assistance Program is "CONCERN"- EAP;
located at 961 Broad Street - 722-2353 or 1-800-285-2353.

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