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20 <br /> Orange County Page 2 of 6 <br /> Effective: January 1, 2006 <br /> 6. Support change to State agency policies that fosters monetary incentives to make <br /> fuel efficiency and alternative fuel efforts economically attractive and to streamline <br /> program justification requirements so that projects can be executed within a timely <br /> interval, and savings quickly realized. <br /> D. Scope <br /> This policy applies to all County owned and leased vehicles and motorized equipment <br /> 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 an <br /> Energy Conservation Task Group. The Task Group provides direction, counsel and <br /> oversight as to implementation of the Vehicle Fuel Conservation Policy. As <br /> necessary, the Task Group addresses questions of policy interpretation and <br /> 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 /> Department Heads are responsible for: <br /> • Communicating the County's fuel conservation goals and policies to staff, <br /> providing guidance and promoting adherence. <br /> • The assignment of departmental vehicles to departmental staff. <br />