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A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING A CHANGE TO PERSONNEL POLICY 8 . 5
NO SMOKING POLICY
WHEREAS , the EPA has classified secondhand tobacco smoke as a Group A
human carcinogen, a category that includes only the most potent cancer causing agents ,
like benzene, vinyl chloride, asbestos and arsenic .
NOW, THEREFORE , The Board of County Commissioners hereby resolves to
amend Chapter 8 . 5 of the Mason County Personnel Policies , as follows :
8 . 5 NO SMOKING POLICY
For health and safety considerations , the County prohibits smoking by employees in all County facilities ,
including County- owned buildings and offices or other facilities rented or leased by the County, including
individual employee offices unless a location has been designated as a smoking area. Smoking is also
prohibited in County vehicles . (DELETE : if any occupant is a non -smoker . )
ADOPTED this aday of June 2005 .
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
ATTEST :
Jayni Kami , Chairperson
R becca S . R00s
Clerk of the Board
Lynda king- Erickson , Com nissioner
PPROVED AS TO FORM :
Tim Sheldon, Commissioner
Michael Clift
Chief Deputy Prosecutor