4. Personnel policy revision-electronic communication devices

1 19d (&f CASS COUNTY PERSONNEL POLICY MANUAL 8.10 SUBJECT: APPROPRIATE USE OF PERSONAL MOBILE DEVICES IN THE WORKPLACE EFFECTIVE DATE: PAGE 1 of 3 1. Introduction The purpose of this policy is to define acceptable use of personal mobile devices during an employee's normal working hours while in the performance of an employee's official duties. This policy applies to employee owned mobile devices including but not limited to the following devices: Cellular phones and Smartphones Tablet computers and E- reader devices Laptop /notebook computers Digital and web cameras, including those included with smartphones and laptops This policy applies to all full -time, part-time, interns and seasonal employees of Cass County. This policy does not apply during an employee's defined break and lunch periods. 2. Appropriate use of personal mobile devices The appropriate use of personal mobile devices during an employee's normal working hours while in the performance of an employee's official duties shall follow the same appropriate usage guidelines as defined for the personal use of County owned electronic communication devices and services (8.00). This includes the personal use of mobile device to: Access and browse Internet websites for personal use Read, view or compose posts, uploading photos on personal social media sites, newsgroups or blogs Read and compose personal email, text messages or instant messaging Excessive or frequent personal phone calls Employee's appropriate use of personal mobile devices shall: Not interfere with the performance of the employee's public duties Not interfere or disturb the privacy or productivity of others around you Not create the appearance of impropriety Not to be used for political or personal gain Is reasonable in time, duration, and frequency Use appropriate cell phone etiquette in the workplace