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SECTION 11 USE OF CITY PROPERTY
<br />All staff members are responsible for the safekeeping and proper care of all property used by them
<br />and belonging to the City. Property shall only be used for official purposes and in the capacity for
<br />which it was designed.
<br />City employees shall have no expectation of privacy in any property or equipment of the City,
<br />including, but not limited to, offices, cubicles, desks, files, vehicles, filing cabinets, voice mail, text
<br />messages on City paid cellular telephones, PDAs, computers, laptops, mass storage devices, e-
<br />mails, electronic media or devices of any kind, or any other type of equipment, property, or space
<br />provided by the City. Except when accessed by the Police Depaitment for law enforcement
<br />purposes, any such property or equipment may be accessed by the City at any time, for any
<br />purpose, with or without notice to the employee, and with or without reasonable suspicion.
<br />11.1 Public Information
<br />All staff members shall become familiar with- and must comply with- all applicable laws dealing
<br />with public and non-public information. Misuse and improper disclosure of public or non-public
<br />information is prohibited and may result in discipline, up to and including immediate termination.
<br />11.2 Telephone Use
<br />The proper use of telephone communication is required. Always answer the telephone with a
<br />pleasant voice and respond politely to the caller. Personal telephone calls must be brief. Frequent
<br />use of the telephone for other than City business is not permitted and may result in discipline, up to
<br />and including immediate termination.
<br />11.3 Information Technology Policy
<br />Purpose
<br />The purpose of the city of Ramsey IT Policy is to set standards to protect the City's IT systems
<br />from business interruption, unauthorized or inappropriate access, and to maintain appropriate
<br />security. The policy is to be adhered to by all users (full-time, part-time, and temporary
<br />employees, vendors, consultants, volunteers, interns, and others) who have access to or use the
<br />city of Ramsey IT systems both on and off City property. IT systems include, but are not
<br />limited to, computers, e-mail, Internet, Intranet, printers, software, telephone, voice mail, cell
<br />phone, smart phone, etc.
<br />There are two subsections of this policy. The first is related to IT usage and the second is related
<br />to IT Security.
<br />Violations
<br />Violations of this policy will be addressed consistent with the City's Personnel Policy or union
<br />contract and may include disciplinary action, up to and including immediate termination.
<br />Exceptions
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