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This policy mandates ethical employee use of office equipment and technology. It encourages use that enhances employee productivity, confirms that electronic communications used in the conduct of government are generally considered public records, and prohibits inappropriate use. It is important to note that unauthorized use of the City's computer system has the potential for bypassing or damaging the computer system and the City security protocols by introducing viruses into the City's computer network. Each employee contributes to the security of the City computer system by adhering to City computer usage policies. Employees should remember that they should use their working hours effectively to get their jobs done, and the availability of personal use of City equipment should not interfere in employee productivity. pi" All City employees and elected officials are subject to the 0 1 h(Government Standards and Practices Laws. In general, these laws prohi ''t lected official or public employee from using their "official position" (including nt) to obtain financial benefit or avoid financial detriment. T P,i ws limit hle p oluse of publicly owned equipment and technology res shas policy has been developed to meet the State ethics laws with regard to use of office egWpi#e�tatt you alone are responsible for complying with State ethics laws forpublic enfployees. A violation of this policy also may violate State ethics laws and constitti crime of official misconduct, in addition to breaching Gifyoicy. Work produced or stored on tf communications are unlike an on a City computer or on the City's intdW received on the City's system, are the Ci Records Law. (C,RS 192.410 to 192.505) phones, or City - cell phones, and o any time, with or wq iic office equipment and e-mail , ate computer or e-mail. Any work done rvice, or any e-mail messages sent or [operty and are subject to Oregon Public r�ait, computer files, records of internet, equipment use are subject to search at All communications 50 Qj0'equl0;'i 'ht should be appropriate, professional, and courteous and compsJUfith the City's respectful work environment policy. Inappropriate or offensive messages, such as those including racial or sexual slurs or threats, are prohibited. City equipment is not to be used for outside business ventures or to solicit for political, religious, and other organizational causes. Violation of City policy regarding the use of City electronic office equipment and technology may result in disciplinary action up to and including dismissal. No Right to Privacy All computer applications, programs, and information created or stored by employees on City -owned information systems are City property. Employees shall have no expectation of personal privacy in the use of the City's information technologies.