P-0550 - Vehicle Use Policy - 08-16-2000

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to ` r 1 • • POLICY FOR INSERTION INTO THE POLICY MANUAL MEETING DATE: INTERNAL POLICY NUMBER: P:0550 EFFECTIVE DATE: 08/16/2000 POLICY: Vehicle Use Policy REVISIONS: 09/07/2000 ~~ c~ Revised 09-07 -00 1. Purpose The purpose of this policy is to regulate the use of Orange County vehicles. This includes vehicles assigned to specific departments, vehicles for general check out from the Motor Pool and any motorized equipment owned, leased, or otherwise designated as an asset of Orange County. This policy applies to all County employees, unless otherwise noted within this policy. 2. Definitions a. Assigned vehicle. A County automobile, truck, van or other type of vehicle assigned to an Orange County department designated for use by an employee in the normal performance of duties, but not authorized for take home purposes. b. Take-home vehicle. A County automobile, truck, van or other type of for the use of an individual employee in the normal performance of including the commute from home to work. c. Motor Pool vehicle. A County automobile, truck, van or other type of vehicle available for sign-out from the Motor Pool fleet for the use of an individual employee in the normal performance of duties. d. Employee. Any person receiving compensation via the County's payroll system. This does not include an independent contractor. e. Approved volunteer. Any person who is working under the direct supervision of a County Department to carry out County business and receives no compensation. 3. Use of County Vehicles This section covers all County vehicles, regardless of whether the vehicle is assigned, take-home or a motor pool vehicle. a. County vehicles may driven only by County employees or approved volunteers. b. County vehicles may be used only for County business.