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THE CORPORATIOII OF THE TOWIISHIP OF BRUCE
BY-LAW MO. 95-28
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BEIMG A BY-LAW to adopt a Smoking in the Work Place Policy for the
Township of Bruce.
WHEREAS the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990, Chapter M.45, Section 101
and Section 102 authorizes a Municipality to pass by-laws.
NOW THEREFORE the Council of The Corporation of the Township of
Bruce deems it expedient that a Smoking in the Work place Policy be
established, and enacts as follows:
1. That the Township of Bruce Smoking in the Work place Policy,
a copy of which is attached as a schedule and forms an
integral part of this by-law, is hereby authorized and
approved by the Council of the Township of Bruce.
2. That this Smoking in the Work Place Policy be copied for the
employees and posted in the work place on July 15th, 1995.
3. The Smoking in the Work Place Policy will be effective
September 15th, 1995.
4. That the appropriate designation signs be ordered and posted
on September 15th, 1995.
By-law introduced and read a First time this ELEVENTH day of JULY,
1995.
By-law read a Second time this ELEVENTH day of JULY, 1995.
By-law read a Third time and finally passed, signed, sealed, and
numbered 95-28 this ELEVEMTH day of JULY, 1995.
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THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWIfSHIP OF BRUCE
BY-LAW NO. 95-28 (SCHEDULE "A")
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SMOKIIIG III THE WORK PLACE POLICY FOR
BRUCE ~SHIP MUNICIPAL OFFICES
OBJECTIVES
1. To provide a safer, healthier work place for ALL employees.
2. To increase understanding about the heal th concerns related to
tobacco use, second hand smoke, and the work place.
3. To provide support to those employees who wish to qui t
smoking.
RESTRICTIOIfS
1. Smoking is prohibited in all interior areas of the Bruce
Township Municipal Office areas, as of September 15th, 1995,
except the kitchen area north of the counci I Chambers and the
office known as the Deputy Clerk-Treasurer's Office.
2. .,his policy does not affect that portion of the building known
as the Community Centre.
COJOIUIII CATIOIfS
1. Managers/supervisors will distribute copies of this policy to
ALL employees and verbally explain contents.
2. Managers/supervisors shall assist any interested employees
with obtaining information regarding smoking cessations
programs.
REVIEW
1. Our Health and Safety representatives shall
effectiveness of this policy, as required,
recommendations as needed.
review the
and make