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complete a rehabilitation program will be re-tested randomly once every quarter for the following twenty-four months. An Employee rnay voluntazily enter rehabilitation without a requirement or prior testing. Employees who enter a program on their own initiative shall not be subject to re- testing. The treatment and rehabilitation shall be paid for by the Employee's insurance program. Any costs over and above the insurance coverage shall be paid for by the Employer for initial treatment and rehabilitation. Employees will be allowed to use their accrued and earned leave for the necessary time off involved in the rehabilitation program. If an Employee tests positive during the twenty-four month period they shall be subject to disciplinary action as per the departinent Rules and Regulations. The Employee will be re- evaluated by an E.A.P. counselor to determine if the Employee requires additional counseling and/or treatment. The Employee will be solely responsible for any costs, not covered by insurance, which arise from this additional counseling or treatment. If an Employee tests positive during this subsequent twenty-four month period which in effect will be the Employee's third chance for rehabilitation, the Employee will be subject as per the Department Rules and Regulations. 33.11 DUTY ASSIGNMENT AFTER TREATMENT Once an Employee successfully completes rehabilitation, he shall be returned to his regulaz duty assignment. Once treatment and any follow-up is completed, and three years have passed since the Employee entered the program, the Employee's personnel file shall be purged of any reference to his drug or alcohol problem. 33.12 RIGHT OF APPEAL The Employee has the right to challenge the results of the drug or alcohol tests and any discipline imposed in the same manner that any other Employer action under the terms of the Agreement is grievable. 33.13 UrTION HELD HARMLESS This drug and alcohol testing program was initiated at the request of the Employer. The Fire Department assumes sole responsibility for the administration of this Policy and shall be solely liable for any legal obligations and costs arising out of the provisions and/or application of this collective bargaining agreement relating to drug and alcohol testing. The Association shall be held hannless for the violation of any worker rights arising from the administration of the drug and alcohol testing program. 46