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31.03 The Employer has established an Insurance Committee of one (1) to three (3) representatives from each of the City's bargaining units, if they choose to be represented and a minimum of one (1) representative of the Employer. The Committee shall meet at least once a quarter for the purpose of exploring cost saving measures and/or alternative health plans. The Committee shall make recommendations regarding health care coverage and such recommendations shall be presented to each bargaining unit as well as to the City Administration. The purpose of the Insurance Committee is to discuss and recommend changes to the city's health care plans with the goal of decreasing costs for both the city and the employees. An additional goal of the committee is to review and recommend wellness programs which have the expectation of saving the city insurance dollars. Each bargaining unit shall be entitled to cast one vote, no matter the number of employees representing the bargaining unit on the committee. The employer shall be entitled to cast one vote, no matter the number of representatives of management or non -union employees serving on the committee. If the committee approves such proposed new or revised plan or plans, then the employer is authorized to implement such plan or plans at the next annual open enrollment period. 31.12 The City agrees to provide coverage of life insurance to each employee covered by this Agreement in the amount of 1.5 x the employee's annual salary up to $180,000. ARTICLE 32 UNIFORMS[MAINTENANCE 32.01 All full-time employees shall receive an annual uniform allowance of $800.00. Such uniform allowance shall be paid semi-annually in the months of March and September of each year and will be included in the employee's regular pay. Uniform allowance payments shall be pro -rated for new -hires and employees separating from employment with the City. ARTICLE 33 TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT 33.01 The City shall provide all tools and equipment to employees for the proper and safe operation of their jobs. ARTICLE 34 SAFE WORK PRACTICES 34.01 If at any time an employee is found to be in the possession of or is know to have consumed illegal drugs or alcohol during the workday or at any work site, or has seemingly reported to work under the influence of alcohol or drugs, or has reported to work with the odor of an alcoholic beverage on his or her breath, or becomes disoriented or incoherent, the employee is to be immediately transported to St. Vincent Occupational Health Center for an immediate evaluation. 34.02 Appropriate disciplinary action will be taken against any employee found to be under the influence, and as a condition of employment shall sign a statement of understanding and agree to 23