Computer Usage

for City of Aspen Falls Employees

*Acceptable Use Policy

*Outline

*Definition of Acceptable Use

*Guidelines

*Expectations

*Consequences

*Definition of Acceptable Use

*Computers in City Hall are to be used to conduct City Hall business. Work not related to City Hall may not be conducted on a city owned resource. Computer based recreation – surfing the internet, visiting chat rooms and recreational email is prohibited.

*Guidelines

*Professional communication must be practiced – all emails must be professional

*Confidential information must be protected

*Attachments must be screened before sending out or opening

*Commercial shopping and betting websites may not be visited using a City Hall computer

*Expectations

*Employees are expected to meet standards of professional conduct as outlined in the Employee Handbook

*Internet usage is encouraged, but must be limited to work related usage

*Consequences

*Verbal warning

*Written warning and meeting with Human Resources

*Written warning, meeting with Human Resources and suspension

*Termination