(a) In order to improve communications and service to the residents of the Village, Village Council may approve the use of Village acquired cell phones to various departments and/or department heads.
(b) An employee who has been provided the use of a Village acquired cell phone shall maintain it either on his person or in a secure environment to minimize theft or damage to the cell phone. Village provided cell phones are not to be loaned to non-employees.
(c) Village provided cell phones are not to be used for personal phone calls, text messages or e-mails. All cell phone calls of a non-business nature whether received or made on a personal cell phone should be kept to a minimum during working hours.
(d) Any employee who is driving a Village vehicle shall not use a cell phone while driving for any phone calls, texting or e-mails. If an essential call is received while the employee is driving a Village vehicle, the employee should park the vehicle and complete the cell phone call.
(e) The Village will review all cell phone bills for any misuse or necessary reimbursement for personal cell phone calls. Employees will be responsible for fees for roaming charges, directory assistance, web-usage or download fees and any other charges above and beyond the regular monthly service charge. All Village cell phone records are subject to full disclosure.
(f) An employee who abuses the privilege of access to a Village provided cell phone or otherwise disregards these rules may be subject to corrective action. Violation of this policy may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination.
(g) This policy cannot cover every issue, exception or contingency that may arise in the use of a cell phone. The employee should use common sense and good judgment in the use of Village resources.
(Ord. 09-026. Passed 2-3-10.)