(a) Upon proper authorization of the Department Head, City employees are permitted to use City vehicles for official City business. These vehicles may not be kept overnight unless approved by the Department Head. City vehicles shall not be used for commuting to and from work except where authorized in advance.
(b) It is the responsibility of all City employees to maintain and service the vehicles assigned to their individual departments.
(c) Should any employee be involved in a traffic accident involving a City vehicle, he/she must notify the police division immediately and provide all necessary information to the Auditor’s Office in order for insurance claims to be filed and documented.
(d) Employees who utilize City owned vehicles for commuting purposes shall inform the Auditor’s Office within ten (10) days of starting such practice and shall comply with the reporting requirements including maintaining a log of all travel using said vehicle. The log shall be maintained in accordance with the duly authorized travel policy.
(e) Under no circumstances shall a City vehicle be used for private or personal purposes.
(Ord. 17-05. Passed 6-6-05.)