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

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ORANGE COUNTY VEHICLE USE POLICY 9. Out of Town Meeting Travel • a. An employee may use a County vehicle for out-of-town meeting travel if the meeting meets the following criteria: • meeting location is within 250 miles of Orange County; and • duration of meeting is 5 days or less; and • meets criteria in the Orange County Travel Policy, and • employee returns the vehicle at the end of official business. The Public Works Department reserves the option to provide a rental car of similar type and size for trips falling outside of the criteria listed above. b. An employee using a County vehicle for out of town meeting travel may use the vehicle for: • traveling to meals; • traveling to area attractions within 50 miles of the meeting location; • transport of other out of town meeting attendees who are attending the same meeting as primary registrants. This will not include, for example, family members. Employees who plan to take extra days off prior to, or following out of town meetings are to use personal vehicles or rental cars. 10. Citations and Violations • Orange County assumes no responsibility for payment of any citations for moving or parking violations. 11. Volunteers a. The Department Head may authorize use of a County vehicle by a volunteer. The Department Head will assure the qualifications of the volunteer prior to approving use of County vehicles. b. Volunteers are required to comply with requirements of the Vehicle Use Policy. 12. Parking a. Each employee driving a County vehicle is to assure that the vehicle is parked in a lawful and safe manner, windows are closed, doors are locked and the keys are secured before leaving the vehicle unattended. b. Parking expenses incurred while completing County business will be reimbursed in accordance with Orange County's Travel Policy. 13. Weapons • 1 ~ Prepared: QS/16!(.)0 Printed:09/29100