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4 Authorization All requests for cellular service stipends must be approved by either-the Department Head or by the County Manager. Qualifications Employees may qualify for cellular service stipends only if their Department Head-has determined it to be required for the performance for their job and the following criteria are met: 1) The job requires the employee to be mobile more than 50% while in or away from the office. This includes on-calland-after hour work. Or 2) The job consistently requires timely and business critical two way communications for which there is no reasonable alternative technology. 4uick response is needed and if not met may result in adverse impact to the County. (Simple Convenience is not a criterion for a cellular service stipend.) Employees' eligibility based on these requirements must be documented by the Department Head. Justification of need must be specific as to why other means- of communication provided by the County (i.e. office phones, ema7; direct connect, radio, etc.) are not adequate to meet the communication requirements of the employee's job.. Employee Responsibilities and Guidelines The employee will purchase- cellular device service and equipment and assume responsibility fior vendor terms and conditions. The employees using personal cellular devices phones for accessing County data are required to utilize screen locks for security. The employee is responsible for plan choices, service levels, coaling areas, service and phone features, termination clauses, and payment terms and penalties. The employee is also responsible for the purchase, loss, damage, insurance, and/or replacement of phone equipment. Employee is responsible for immediately notifying their Department Head if their device is stolen or lost._ The stipend agreement requires that the personally-owned device is available for business access. An employee receiving a stipend must maintain active cellular service. The employee agrees to carry -the cellular device with them, keep it charged and in operational condition, and be accessible for business use as-required by their department head or supervisor. The employee agrees to appropriately use the phone in ways consistent with all applicable local, state or federal laws. Cell phone users must be aware that state and municipal laws regarding the use of phones while driving. Regardless of the legality, use of cellular devices while driving can cause hazardous d-istractions, especially in adverse weather, heavy traffic, or limited visibility. Financial Services ~ Proposed Cell phone Reimbursement Policy