(a) The Mayor shall establish a policy for the use of City vehicles which shall include, but not be limited to, all the components set forth below and shall determine where such vehicles are assigned and what uses are permitted.
(b) Categories of use:
(1) Twenty-four (24) hour use authorized: Twenty-four (24) hour use of City vehicles shall be authorized for the Mayor, the Chief of Police, the Chief of Fire, and the Director of Public Service. In addition to the previous positions, the Mayor shall be authorized to designate such other individuals entitled to this use as may be consistent with the IRS Code and Regulations.
(2) Home to City Hall use: Individuals designated in this category by the Mayor shall be entitled to drive City vehicles from City Hall to their place of residence with the authority to make short temporary stops on the way to and from City Hall. Upon reaching their place of residence, the vehicle shall not be used until returning to City Hall on the next work day.
(3) Use from City Hall or Auto Pool: This use shall permit employees designated to pick up a City vehicle from City Hall or a pool of vehicles for use during their scheduled work day, including overtime and emergency response activities, and to return such vehicle to the place of origin at the conclusion of their work activity. De minimus personal use during the work day is permitted incidental to business use.
(c) The Mayor is hereby authorized to establish use categories and assignments for use of vehicles as may be required to carry into effect the purpose and intent of this provision of the Codified Ordinances. (Ord. 2004-121. Passed 9-2-04.)