Board of Estimate & Contract:
City Council:
AN ORDINANCE AUTHORIZING THE CITY
COUNCIL TO ADOPT THE CITY-OWNED
VEHICLES USE POLICY
Whereas, the City of Mount Vernon recognizes the necessity for employees to use City-owned vehicles for official business; and
Whereas, it is essential to establish comprehensive guidelines and standards to ensure the responsible, safe, and efficient use of City-owned vehicles; Now, Therefore, Be It Resolved That
The City of Mount Vernon, in City Council convened, does hereby ordain, and enact:
Section 1. Purpose and Intent. The City Council acknowledges the need to regulate the use of City-owned vehicles by employees, establishing a policy that promotes safety, efficiency, and accountability.
Section 2. Definitions:
? Official City Business: Refers to official activities, transactions, operations, and affairs conducted by the local government of the City of Mount Vernon, New York, to serve the needs and interests of the city's residents, businesses, and stakeholders.
? Unauthorized Use: Refers to the use of City-owned vehicles without proper authorization.
? City Employee: Refers to Full-time or Part-time City officers and employees receiving compensation for work done through the City of Mount Vernon.
? Fleet Manager: Refers to an employee appointed by the Commissioner/Department head who will track the usage of city-owned vehicles within their respective department and adhere to this policy.
Section 3. General Guidelines:
(a) City-owned vehicles are designated for official business purposes only.
(b) No employee, irrespective of job title or responsibility, is guaranteed access to a City-owned vehicle unless specified in this policy.
Section 4. Eligibility. Any person driving a city-owned vehicle must be an employee of the City of Mount Vernon or other expressly authorized by the head of an agency or authority that p...
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