MOTION:

That Council notes:

1. On 21 November 2017, Council staff advised councillors that it was considering a drug and
   alcohol policy and program (Record number 2017/460995).
2. On 11 January 2019, Council staff advised councillors that “The proposed (new) operation
   policy to manage Drugs and Alcohol iii is currently in draft includes provision for drugs
   testing” (Record Number 2019/014277).
3. Since November 2017, some Councillors have made many requests regarding the drug
   testing of councillors and/or council staff.
4. In about November 2019, Council contracted a drugs testing provider (Record Number
   2020/570279).
5. Drugs and alcohol abuse are a significant risk to any organisation, its staff, and its customers
   (in this case Northern Beaches residents).
6. Notwithstanding the above matters, not one drugs test has been undertaken by this Council.
7. Council is concerned as to the lack of drug testing and the organisational and risk to
   community created.