(A) Parks staff and Board members are representatives of the county Parks and Recreation Department. Therefore, they are to be as pleasant and helpful as possible, regardless of who is at fault. They should not lose their tempers.
(B) All accidents, regardless of location, time, or disposition, whether public property, other vehicle, or private property is involved, must be reported to the police immediately and investigated on the scene by the police. The employee’s supervisor should be notified immediately.
(C) Within 24 hours after a police report has been completed, a copy shall be placed in the office files.
(D) Within 48 hours a vehicle accident report form shall be completed and turned in to the Superintendent.
(E) The Parks Office shall be notified immediately. The Superintendent’s Office will notify the county’s insurance company.
(F) Department members are not to admit liability, and are not to discuss the accident with anyone except police, the Department’s insurance company, or their supervisor.
(Policy passed 6-13-95)