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<br />23. CELLULAR PHONE USAGE POLICY <br /> <br />23.1 Application <br /> <br />General: This policy is intended to regulate the use of Gty-owned cellular phones <br />within reasonable, practical parameters. As the number of available cellular <br />telephones increases and the efficiencies of cellular telephone usage become even <br />more apparent, it is incumbent upon the Gty to establish reasonable guidelines for <br />the use of cellular phones. The Gty of Centerville will benefit by extending the <br />hours essential Employees are available for consultation through the use of cellular <br />phones. <br /> <br />Scope: This policywill apply to all Gty Employees using or having access to Gty- <br />owned cellular phones. <br /> <br />23.2 Guidelines <br /> <br />Policy: The following guidelines are established for the use of Gty-owned cellular <br />phones: <br /> <br />A) Cellular phones are intended to be used to increase the efficiency and <br />effectiveness of the services provided by the Gtyof Centerville. As such, <br />each Employee using a cellular phone during the course of his/her workday <br />must determine whether such usage is appropriate under the circumstances <br />existing at the time of the usage. In making such a detennination, <br />Employees must consider the cost of using the cellular phone in comparison <br />with the cost and practicality of locating a customary telephone service. <br /> <br />B) During work hours personal phone calls will be acceptable in those <br />circumstances where it is necessary to briefly contact someone concerning <br />important matters. Calls of this nature shall be as brief as possible and <br />should be made only when circumstances prevent timely access to customary <br />telephone services. <br /> <br />C) During non-work hours City Employees having access to assigned City- <br />owned cellular phones may make reasonable personal phone calls during all <br />hours. Employees having 24-hour access to Gty-owned cellular phones and <br />who also use the phone for personal reasons will reimburse the Gty for all <br />personal phone calls, to the extent that the calls exceed the maximum <br />allowable air time. <br /> <br />D) Gty Employees who take home a City-owned phone will agree to be <br />accessible. for Gty business when necessary and practical after regular work <br />hours. <br />