10-764 SOP 6.2.1 - Use of City VehiclesCITY OF MERIDIAN RESOLUTION NO. 10-~
BY THE CITY COUNCIL: BIRD, HOAGLUN, ROUNTREE, ZAREMBA
A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
MERIDIAN TO AMEND THE CITY OF MERIDIAN STANDARD OPERATING POLICY
AND PROCEDURE MANUAL REGARDING NUMBER 6.2.1 - USE OF CITY
VEHICLES; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO
WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council have authority over the operations, polices, and
procedures for the City of Meridian;
WHEREAS the City has previously approved a Standard Operating Policy and Procedures
Manual in 2002 for application to all employees of the City;
WHEREAS the City Council may amend the Manual from time to time as necessary to
incorporate changes as needed;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF
THE CITY OF MERIDIAN, IDAHO AS FOLLOWS:
SECTION 1. The City of Meridian Standard Operating Policies and Procedures Manual is
hereby amended as to Policy 6.2.1 -Use of City Vehicles; a copy of said policy is attached and
incorporated by reference as Exhibit "A".
SECTION 2. This Resolution shall be in full force and effect upon adoption and approval.
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ADOPTED by the City Council of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ,2,~ day of
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APPROVED by the Mayor of the City of Meridian, Idaho, this ~ ~ day of
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APPROVED:
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CITY OF MERIDIAN
STANDARD OPERATING POLICY AND PROCEDURE
NUMBER 6.2.1
SUBJECT: USE OF CITY VEHICLES
PURPOSE: To identify the guidelines and policy for the use of City vehicles by authorized
employees as identified within this policy.
POLICY: As needed to perform the required functions of the job, an employee may be issued a
City vehicle or be allowed to use a City vehicle. All vehicle operations shall follow the
guidelines as outlined within this policy.
AUTHORITY & RESPONSIBILITY: Department Directors or designees shall ensure that all
drivers are properly licensed, insured, and that they operate City vehicles in a safe and
professional manner.
GUIDELINES
I. A copy of the employees' valid driver's license shall be placed in their employee file.
Employees are responsible to provide information to Human Resources if their driver's license is
suspended or invalid for any reason. If the employees' license is suspended or invalid that
employee cannot drive a City vehicle until they provide proof that their license is reinstated and
valid.
II. Anyone operating or riding in City vehicles must wear their seat belts when the vehicle is in
motion.
III. City vehicles are to be used solely for City business purposes.
IV. City vehicles that are assigned to personnel for use off duty may be used for limited personal
use.
V. Drivers of City vehicles are prohibited from manipulating any handheld phone device, while
the vehicle is in motion. (Don't text and drive)
VI. Drivers are strongly discouraged from talking on a phone while the vehicle is in motion
without the use of hands free technology. This shall not apply to emergency responders when
they are responding to an emergency.
VII. Any abuse or misuse of City vehicles is subject to disciplinary action, up to and including
termination.