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01/01/2013 Scope: This policy will apply to all City Employees using or having access to City - owned cellular phones. 23.2 Guidelines Policy: The following guidelines are established for the use of City -owned cellular phones: A) Cellular phones are intended to be used to increase the efficiency and effectiveness of the services provided by the City of Centerville. As such, each Employee using a cellular phone during the course of his /her workday must determine whether such usage is appropriate under the circumstances existing at the time of the usage. In making such a determination, Employees must consider the cost of using the cellular phone in comparison with the cost and practicality of locating a customary telephone service. B) During work hours personal phone calls will be acceptable in those circumstances where it is necessary to briefly contact someone concerning important matters. Calls of this nature shall be as brief as possible and should be made only when circumstances prevent timely access to customary telephone services. The City may ask the employee to reimburse for such personal use minutes if the phone's plan- minutes are exceeded for that month and those minutes become an additional cost to the City. C) During non -work hours City Employees having access to assigned City - owned cellular phones may make reasonable personal phone calls during all hours. Employees having 24 -hour access to City -owned cellular phones and who also use the phone for personal reasons will reimburse the City for all personal phone calls, to the extent that the calls exceed the maximum allowable air time. D) City Employees who take home a City -owned phone will agree to be accessible for City business when necessary and practical after regular work hours. E) All cellular phones shall remain the property of the City and shall be returned to the City upon the termination of employment or if the cellular phone is no longer necessary for work - related purposes. Any inappropriate use of phones may subject to the Employee to disciplinary action. Any additional charges will be paid by the Employee. 24. CARRYING OF FIREARMS 24.1 Policy The City Of Centerville establishes a policy prohibiting the carrying of firearms while acting in the course and scope of employment for the City. This includes but is not limited to: Page 44 of 51 Adopted 01/23/2013 64