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leaves of absence from their respective positions without loss of pay for the time they are performing service in the uniformed services, for periods of up to one month, for each calendar year in which they are performing service in the uniformed services. In addition, this Article is not intended to supplant any other military leave benefit to which members may be entitled pursuant to any other section of the Ohio Revised Code. ARTICLE 30 IN-SERVICE TRAINING PAY 30.01 Each member of the bargaining unit shall receive in-service training pay annually in the amount of four hundred dollars ($400.00), provided that (a) the member maintained his or her in- service training requirements in the prior year, and (b) the Employer, during all or any portion of the prior year, employed no more than two full-time corrections officers in the police department. 30.02 Notwithstanding the provisions of paragraph 30.01 no payments will be due, owing or paid during the calendar years 2010 and 2011. ARTICLE 31 DRUG TESTING WITH BWC 31.01 For the purpose of implementing the provisions of this article, each bargaining unit member shall execute medical releases in order for the City to obtain the results of the examinations/drug screen testing provided for in this Article and the City's Drug Testing Procedures per the City of North Olmsted Drug Free Workplace Policy. 31.02 The drug testing policy shall be the drug free workplace plans established by the Bureau of Workers' Compensation (BWC). It is further agreed to by the FOP and the Employer that only BWC Level 1 Drug Free Workplace Policy will be implemented by the parties, without random drug testing. 31.03 If an employee is required to submit a written report, they shall be advised of the reason for such report. 31.04 In the event that disciplinary action is taken against a member, the member shall have the right to request the presence of a FOP representative when such action is taken. 31.05 If all the screening and confirmatory tests are positive, the City shall require the employee to participate in a rehabilitation or detoxification program, as determined by appropriate medical personnel. The cost of the program will be covered b the employee's health insurance plan or the Employer. 31.06 An employee who participates in a rehabilitation or detoxification program shall be allowed to use sick leave, vacation leave, or personal days for the period of the rehabilitation. If no such leave credit is available, such employee maybe placed on an unpaid medical leave of absence. 20