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City of Arden Hills Personnel Policy'_` Effective February 29, 2016 <br />ri` I�,I)EN HILLS Amended December 19, October 28 2019 <br />stored on City computers as it does files stored in an employee's desk or workstation. <br />Sensitive or uersonal documents or messages should not be sent or stored on the-dke <br />City's computer system. <br />Use of Personal Computing Devices for City Business <br />Electronic files, documents and messages, are a public record and subject to public <br />record regulations such as the Minnesota Government Data Practices Act even when <br />created, stored or kept on an employee's personal computing device, such as a cellular <br />phone. Employees who use personal computing devices for city business should be <br />aware that the employee's personal devices could be searched for data subject to the <br />Minnesota Government Data Practices Act. <br />Use of Equipment <br />Allowable uses of electronic systems and information include the following, to the <br />extent that these uses are for the purpose of conducting City of Arden Hills business: <br />• to facilitate performance of job functions; <br />• to facilitate the communication of information in a timely manner; <br />• to coordinate meetings of individuals, locations and City resources; <br />• to communicate with other departments throughout the City; <br />• to communicate with outside organizations as required in order to perform an <br />employee's job functions. <br />Personal Use of Equipment and Systems <br />Limited personal use of the City's computer system, including e-mail, social media sites, <br />and the Internet is permitted. Personal use of the computer system shall follow the same <br />guidelines as apply to personal use of the telephone and other personal activities while on <br />duty. Such personal use must not consume large amounts of City resources. Employees <br />using electronic media and services for personal use waive any claims to privacy regarding <br />that usage. Excessive personal use is prohibited and will be subject to discipline. Personal <br />use of a City e-mail account must conform to the same professional standards as work- <br />related communications and may not be used for business ventures or illegal activities. <br />Employees need to be particularly sensitive to the content and interpretation of e-mail <br />messages sent from City accounts as the e-mail address is clearly identified with the City. <br />Excessive Usage <br />Electronic media and services should not be used in a manner that is likely to cause <br />network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to access and use <br />the system. Continued impedance of other users through mass consumption of system <br />resources, after receipt of a request to cease such activity, is prohibited. <br />System Security <br />95 <br />