Common use of Use of Personal Communication Devices Clause in Contracts

Use of Personal Communication Devices. (a) It is recognized that there is an existing County policy that determines the appropriate use of County owned communications devices. (refer to policy) (b) Non-County Owned Devices: The use of non-County owned personal communication devices during work hours for purely social purposes is prohibited. On an occasional and infrequent basis, employees may utilize cell phones or other personal communication devices (for example: text messaging, etc.) to make brief communications where it is necessary for personal business during work hours. Employees shall make every effort to conduct such personal business on their breaks or during lunch periods. Individuals experiencing unique situations that may require exceptions to this policy should consult with the department head or designee for approval of exceptions. However, no such use of devices shall occur where the department head has determined and communicated to employees that there is a need to refrain from the use of such devices due to safety, security concerns or negative public perception.

Use of Personal Communication Devices. (a) It is recognized that there is an existing County policy that determines the appropriate use of County owned communications devices. (refer Refer to policy) (b) Non-County Owned Devices: The use of non-County owned personal communication devices during work hours for purely social purposes is prohibited. On an occasional and infrequent basis, employees may utilize cell phones or other personal communication devices (for example: text messaging, etc.) to make brief communications where it is necessary for personal business during work hours. Employees shall make every effort to conduct such personal business on their breaks or during lunch periods. Individuals experiencing unique situations that may require exceptions to this policy should consult with the department head or designee for approval of exceptions. However, no such use of devices shall occur where the department head has determined and communicated to employees that there is a need to refrain from the use of such devices due to safety, security concerns or negative public perception.