Hillsdale Housing Commission
45 N. West Street � Hillsdale, MI  49242
Phone: (517) 439-1210 � Fax: (517) 439-9577 � E-mail: mail@hillsdalehousing.org

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The unlawful manufacture, distribution, dispensation, possession, possession for sale or distribution, or use of a controlled substance is prohibited on the premises of the Hillsdale Housing Commission. Also, the abuse of prescription drugs is expressly prohibited. Appropriate disciplinary actions, which may include termination, will be taken against any employee for violation of these prohibitions.

A controlled substance for purposes of this Policy means a controlled substance listed in schedules I through V of Section 202 of the Controlled Substances Act (21 U.S.C. Section 812), and as further defined by Federal regulations (21 C.F.R. Sections 1300.11 through .15). This list includes, but is not limited to marijuana, heroin, PCP, cocaine, amphetamines, and methamphetamines.

A condition of employment for work under funds received by the Housing Commission from any Federal agency, is that each employee directly engaged in the performance of work funded by such a grant will:

A. Abide by the terms of this Policy, and

B. Notify the Housing Commission of his or her criminal drug statute conviction for any violation occurring in the workplace of the Hillsdale Housing Commission no later than five (5) days after such conviction.

a. Conviction means a finding of guilt (including a plea of nolo contendere) or imposition of sentence, or both, by any judicial body charged with the responsibility to determine violation of Federal or State criminal drug statutes.

b. Criminal drug statute means a criminal statute involving manufacture, distribution, dispensation, use or possession of any controlled substance.

A sanction will be imposed on any employee so convicted. Within thirty (30) days after receiving notice of the conviction:

A. The Housing Commission will take appropriate disciplinary action against such employee, up to and including termination; or

B. The Housing Commission will require such employee to satisfactorily participate in drug abuse assistance or rehabilitation program approved for such purpose by a Federal, State, or local health, law enforcement, or other appropriate agency.