3.10. SR 06-19-2006 - Laserfiche WebLink

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. Employees must respect other people's electronic communications. Employees may not obtain unauthorized access to another's e-mail or voice-mail messages, except pursuant to direction from the City Administrator for the purposes specified above. . Employees may not use the e-mail or voice-mail systems in a way that causes congestion on the systems or that significantly interferes with another employee's ability to use the systems. GUIDELINES APPLICABLE TO THE USE OF INTERNET E-MAIL AND WORLD WIDE WEB ACCESS . In general, the City encourages the use ofInternet e-mail communications with residents, consultants, and others as a means of providing services more effectively and efficiently. Internet e-mail is provided and is intended for the City's business use. . Employees should not communicate with residents, consultants or others using Internet e- mail without first obtaining their consent. Employees, at all times, must use discretion in communicating sensitive information and should select communications methods that will protect such information. . Any messages or information sent by an employee by Internet e-mail or otherwise posted in the World Wide Web are statements that may be identifiable and attributable to the City, as if an employee was sending a letter on City letterhead. . Internet e-mail may not be used to participate in Internet discussion groups, bulletin boards or other public forums except for approved City business, professional development, or business development purposes. . Internet e-mail may not be used for transmitting, retrieving or storing any communications of a discriminatory or harassing nature, or which are derogatory to an individual or group, or which are obscene, or which are of a defamatory or threatening nature, or for "chain letters" or for any other purpose which is illegal or is against City policy or is contrary to the City's interests. . Acceptable uses of the World Wide Web access services from the City include accessing information for City business-related purposes, professional education and professional development. World Wide Web access is provided primarily for you to retrieve information. Do not post information, comments or statements, except for prior-approved City business, professional development or business development purposes. . A World Wide Web site may request information about you in order to build a user profile or mailing list. Refuse any such requests. Respond "no" to any suggested download, upgrade, or enhancement of software. Do not make any purchases or access a web site that charges a fee, except for approved City business purposes. 26