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• 5.9 • • Computer Purchase Plan The Employee Computer Purchase Plan is designed to assist employees and elected officials with the purchase and financing of personal computers so that they can gain experience by having the resource away from work and outside of normal working hours. By owning a personal computer, employees will be able to: A. Acquire and improve computer literacy skills B. Learn more from available software (word processing, spread sheet, presentation and data bases) C. Become familiar and at ease with computers and current technology D. Improve productivity through the increased use of computers in daily departmental activities Participation Each year no more than seven (7) employees /elected officials will be permitted to participate in the plan with the purchase and financing of equipment. The plan's continued availability will be dependent upon budgetary considerations. All regular, non - probationary employees and elected officials of the city are eligible to participate in this plan. Participants must agree to comply with the requirements and provisions of the plan as set forth herein: • The city will finance up to $2,500.00 • The system purchased must be compatible with city's current computer system • Upon selection of a computer package, the order must be approved by the city • A check for the purchase will be paid directly to the vendor • Loan terms may not exceed 36 months; no interest will be charged • Re- payment will be made through a payroll deduction When a payroll deduction is no longer an option (due to separation of employment) the amount due the city shall be due immediately and payable in full. If the participant is unable to pay the amount due, the equipment is to be returned to the city and the amount paid to date is forfeited. Employees should check with the Director of Administration for more details.