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Page 63 of 150 In general, the City will provide the hardware required for an employee to perform his or her job duties. Requests for new or different equipment should be made to your supervisor, who will forward the request to Information Technology. The City will not supply laptop computers based solely on the desire of employees to work offsite. A laptop request form will be required for each laptop deployment, and must be signed off by the employee’s supervisor and department head. Laptops will only be issued to employees who: travel frequently and require the use of a full computer while traveling; regularly use their laptop offsite; require a laptop for access to special software or systems; and/or have a documented business need for a laptop. Only City staff may use City computer equipment. Use of City equipment by family members, friends, or others is strictly prohibited. Employees are responsible for the proper use and care of City-owned computer equipment. City computer equipment must be secured while off City premises; do not leave computer equipment in an unlocked vehicle or unattended at any offsite facility. Computer equipment should not be exposed to extreme temperature or humidity. If a computer is exposed to extreme heat, cold, or humidity, it should be allowed to achieve normal room temperature and humidity before being turned on. Section 21.05 IT Software In general, the City will provide the software required for an employee to perform his or her job duties. Requests for new or different software should be made to your supervisor, who will forward the request to Information Technology. Employees shall not download or install any software on their computer without the prior approval of the Information Technology Staff. Exceptions to this include updates to software approved by Information Technology such as Microsoft updates, or other productivity software updates. Information Technology Staff may, without notice, remove any unauthorized programs or software, equipment, downloads, or other resources. Section 21.06 Electronic Mail. The City provides employees with an email address for work-related use. Some personal use of the City email system by employees is allowed, provided it does not interfere with an employee’s work and is consistent with all City policies. Employee emails (including those that are personal in nature) may be considered public data for both e-discovery and information requests and may not be protected by privacy laws. Email may also be monitored as directed by the City authorized staff and without notice to the employee. Employees must adhere to these email guidelines: • Never transmit an email that you would not want your supervisor, other employees, members, city officials, or the media to read or publish (e.g., avoid gossip, personal information, swearing, etc.). • Use caution or avoid corresponding by email on confidential communications (e.g., letters of reprimand, correspondence with attorneys, medical information). • Do not open email attachments or links from an unknown sender. Delete junk or “spam” email without opening it if possible. Do not respond to unknown senders. • Do not use harassing language (including sexually harassing language) or any other remarks, including insensitive language or derogatory, offensive, or insulting comments or jokes. 122