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48 <br />E. INTERNET <br />Internet Overview <br />Access to the Internet provides employees with the opportunity to locate and use current <br />and historical data from multiple sources worldwide in their educational, research and <br />decision-making processes. Employees are encouraged to develop the skills necessary <br />to effectively use these tools in the performance of their jobs. <br /> <br />Internet access at the City is controlled through individual accounts and passwords. <br />Department heads are responsible for defining appropriate Internet access levels for the <br />persons in their department and conveying that information to the Network Manager. <br /> <br />Use Expectations <br />Employees are encouraged to use the Internet to further the goals and objectives of the <br />City such as acquiring or sharing job related information and participating in educational <br />or professional development activities. Individual Internet use may not interfere with <br />others’ use of the Internet. Users will not violate the network policies of any network <br />accessed through their account. <br /> <br />Website Blocking and Filtering <br />The City employs filtering software to limit access to sites on the Internet. Restricted sites <br />typically contain adult or pornographic material. To preserve Internet bandwidth, websites <br />that use an inordinate amount of bandwidth will be filtered. These sites typically contain <br />streaming video and audio but also include sites that contain large file downloads. <br />F. COMMUNICATIONS TECHNOLOGY & USAGE <br />Communications Technology & Usage Purpose <br />Staff relies on communication technology to support and monitor activity and progress. <br />Effective and efficient use of communications technology is imperative to City operations. <br />Communications technology is also critical to effective response to emergencies and <br />other needs and can save lives. <br /> <br />Communications Technology & Usage Policy <br />Some positions require staff to carry and use current communication technology to ensure <br />operations are carried out efficiently and effectively and that response to needs are as <br />immediate as practical. <br /> <br />This may include cell phones or other personal electronic communications and tracking <br />devices. It is required that staff monitor communications and respond to all requests via <br />these devices, as assigned during the normal course of work activity, including lunch <br />hours and breaks. Staff being paid to be on call will carry communications devices as <br />necessary and may be tracked during their on-call period.