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Appendix D- Vehicle Fuel Conversation Policy <br />• Achieve a reduction in average fuel consumption per mile annually for vehicles <br />and per hour of operation for motorized equipment. <br />• Support change to State agency policies that fosters monetary incentives to <br />make fuel efficiency and alternative fuel efforts economically attractive and to <br />streamline program justification requirements so that projects can be executed <br />within a timely interval, and savings quickly realized. <br />D. Scope <br />This policy applies to all County owned and leased vehicles and motorized <br />equipment and the operators of these vehicles and equipment. <br />E. Responsibilities <br />1. Energy Conservation Task Group <br />As provided in the County's Energy Conservation Policy, the Manager appoints <br />an Energy Conservation Task Group. The Task Group provides direction, <br />counsel and oversight as to implementation of the Vehicle Fuel Conservation <br />Policy. As necessary, the Task Group addresses questions of policy <br />interpretation and adherence. <br />2. Purchasing and Central Services Director <br />The Purchasing and Central Services Director manages the vehicle acquisition or <br />replacement process as provided in this policy. <br />3. County Manager <br />The County Manager's advance approval is required for purchase of any new or <br />replacement vehicle or motorized equipment. <br />4. Public Works Department <br />The Public Works Department is responsible for: <br />• Performing preventive and corrective maintenance for County vehicles and <br />motorized equipment to ensure maximum fuel efficiency is achieved. <br />• Preparing the annual vehicle replacement report. <br />5. Department Heads <br />45 <br />Department Heads are responsible for: <br />