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Kittitas County -local 792 January 1, 2016 -December 31, 2018 c. The employee agrees to submit to substance abuse testing. In addition to any testing done as part of the rehabilitation program, during the next twelve (12) months following reinstatement, the employee consents to be tested at random up to four (4) times for the presence of alcohol , drugs and/or controlled substances at any time, on a random basis not withstanding any other provisions of this Agreement to the contrary. Any subsequent violation of this Agreement will be grounds for immediate discharge ; 2. Discharge the employee. 21.5 Self-Recognized Substance Abuse: Employees with a substance abuse problem must immediately notify their supervisor of their condition. For evaluation purposes, a substance abuse test may be appropriate. If, in the opinion of a qualified drug/alcohol counselor, the employee requires rehabilitation services, the employee will have an option to enroll in a rehabilitation program. Any employee who complies with the above requirements prior to a violation of this policy shall be immediately granted leave without pay in accordance with Section 21.4(L)(1) above. For the purposes of this section , ONLY the leave and cost provisions described in Section 21.4 (L)(l) shall be applicable . ARTICLE )0(11-EM PLOYER CO NDUCTED 'SEARCH ES 22.1 The Employer reserves the right to conduct searches of County property, vehicles or equipment, including electronic devices, at any time or place. Failure to cooperate with these procedures, without just cause, will be grounds for discharge. ARTICLE XXIII-GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE 23.1 The parties hereto recognize the need for fairness and justice in the adjudication of employee, Union and/or Employer grievances and enter into this Agreement in a cooperative spirit to adjust such actions promptly and fairly at the lowest level possible. If, however, a grievance cannot be resolved through normal means, the grievance will be settled as hereinafter provided. 23.2 A grievance is defined as a dispute involving the interpretation, application or alleged violation of any provision of this Agreement. 23.3 Through the procedure as set forth in this Article, a grievance may be presented by an employee, Union or the Employer. 23.4 A grievance brought by the Employer shall be filed within ten (10) days of the event or occurrence by written notice to the President. Such a grievance will be heard by a joint meeting of the Employer and the Union within ten (10) working days of receipt of notice. It the issue is not resolved, the matter will be submitted to Step 4 of section 23 .7 of this article. 23.5 The parties agree that the time limitations provided are essential to the prompt and orderly resolution of any grievance, and that each will abide by the time limitations, unless an extension of time is mutually agreed to in writing. The Employer or his/her designee and the employee or his/her 22