!TEST**No.512, Communication (1/6/2005) Flashcards
How often will the City Manager meet with regular status employees, and what issue will the employee be allowed to discuss?
The City Manager will meet with employees periodically (and as needed) to discuss any issues concerning the budget.
How will employee issues concerning dept ops and working conditions be addressed?
To the employees chain of command.
How are issues/complaints concerning equal opportunity/merit system policy communicated?
To the employees chain of command or the HR Director.
When can an employee submit budgetary proposals to the City Mgr?
No later than Oct 31 of each year (in order to be considered in the next budget process).
How will employee proposals be submitted?
In writing.
After the City Mgr reviews a proposal, and agrees to a meeting, when will the meeting be scheduled?
A meeting with the employee will be scheduled within 21 workdays of the date of the receipt of the proposal (may be extended, if agreed by City Mgr and employee).
What is the policy on “usage of City’s resources?
No employee shall use any City resource (including City network) for illegal purposes, or to assist in illegal activity.
What are the consequences of misusing the City network?
Misuse will be grounds for immediate dismissal.
What should an employee do, if they come across an internet site containing pornographic material?
Employee shall report such site to the City’s Info Systems department.
What types of material CAN NOT be sent across the City network?
- jokes of a persons religion, sex, race, sexual orientation
- sexually explicit messages
- threatening/harassing messages
- chain letters, for profit messages, unsolicited
- fund raising announcements (unless approved by dept head)
- global messages (unless authorized by City Mgr)
- cannot use another employees email to send (w/o expressed auth of the other user, or you identify yourself in the message as the originator)
- anything advocating violence
- copyright protected material
- any file known to contain a virus
**Can an employee download application programs?
Not without approval of department head or designee (dept head will consult with Chief IT Officer).
Who can send emails in the name of the City?
Only employees or officials who are authorized to speak to the media (PIO).
What must an employee do to be authorized “third party access” to the City network?
- complete the request for access form
- agree to abide by City Internet Policy
- maintain up-to-date virus protection
- be aware of AZ Law regarding tampering
