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22.11 Policy Violations General: The City Administrator will review all alleged violations of this City policy on a case-by-case basis. The City Attorney may be consulted for technical assistance in investigating a complaint. Clear violations of the policy which are not promprly remedied may result in the expulsion of the offending Employee from the City's network services in addition to disciplinary action, and consistent with the Personnel Policy or appropriate bargaining unit agreement. 23. CELLULAR PHONE USAGE POLICY 23.1 Application General: This policy is intended to regulate the use of City-owned cellular phones within reasonable, practical parameters. As the number of available cellular telephones increases and the efficiencies of cellular telephone usage become even more apparent, it is incumbent upon the City to establish reasonable guidelines for the use of cellular phones. The City of Centerville will benefit by extending the hours essential Employees are available for consultation through the use of cellular phones. 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 //1