(A) The purpose of this section is to monitor costs and to ensure only key personnel are provided with cell phones and other mobile devices.
(B) A Mobile Device Justification/Request Form shall be completed for such devices for review and approval by the County Administrator prior to implementation.
(C) All requests for a cell phone or other mobile device shall be based upon completion of the form and approval before ordering/procurement of a new cell phone or mobile device. This includes new hires, promotions, assuming new duties or transfers into another job that might require such devices, etc. The form will be placed on the County website in the "Downloads 85 Documentation" area.
(D) The County Administrator is designated as the county employee who shall be responsible for the approval of cell phones and all other mobile devices. The County Administrator will confer with the employee and elected official as needed to document the justification.
(E) This approval process solely deals with the employee's authorization to have a device. It is up to the employee and the elected official to determine the ongoing costs for their area and to budget accordingly. There are two hurdles for an employee to have a device; a valid justification from the County Administrator and the ramifications of adding devices to their budget.
(Ord. 2016-3, passed 1-26-17)