(A) It is the responsibility of the department head to act as or designate a steward for each piece of property. The steward shall be the contact person for questions regarding the availability, condition and usage of the asset, as well as the contact during the annual physical inventory process.
(B) The steward shall record the receipt of an asset, examine the asset to make sure that no damage was incurred during shipment and delivery, and make sure that the asset was received by the department in working order.
(C) The steward shall also arrange for any necessary maintenance or repairs to keep the asset in working condition, and he or she shall be available for questions that arise during a physical inventory or if someone wants to borrow or remove the asset from the premises.
(1) The steward ensures that the asset is used for the purpose for which it was acquired and that there is no personal or unauthorized use.
(2) In addition, the steward should report any damage to or theft of the asset.
(Ord. 3-19-2014, passed 3-19-2014)