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malware or spyware. 22.8 Excessive Usage General: Electronic media and services should not be used in a manner that is likely to cause network congestion or significantly hamper the ability of other people to access and use the system. Continued impedance of other users through mass consumption of system resources, after receipt of a request to cease such activity, is prohibited. The willful or careless introduction of programs known as computer viruses, Trojan Horses and worms into the City's network or into any external networks or computers can cause such excessive computer usage or even damage a system and so would be a violation of this policy. 22.9 Data Retention Records Retention Schedule: Electronic media may only be discarded in accordance with the City's Data Practices Plan and the Minnesota Data Practices Act. It should be assumed that electronic media may be viewed by the public in accordance with the Data Practices Act. As such, electronic media are similar to printed communication and should be written with the same formality. 22.10 Questions Regarding Policy General: City Employees who have concerns or are uncertain about ethical, legal or security issues regarding the use of data communications tools are expected to discuss their concerns with their supervisor who will act as the Employee's first point of contact. Integrity: Part of the responsibility of the City Administrator is to insure the integrity of City data (an asset). Therefore, the City Administrator, in consultation with the City Attorney, will resolve and answer any questions about this Acceptable Use Policy or its interpretation. Until such issues are resolved, questionable use should be considered "not acceptable ". Questions of interpretation should be submitted, in writing, to the City Administrator. Final authority for this Acceptable Use Policy lies with the City Council. 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 promptly 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 Page 43 of 51 Adopted XXX, 2009 91