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15. I've heard that my supervisor, HR or ISD personnel can come and look at what's on <br /> my computer or at records that show where I've been on the internet. Is that true? <br /> Yes, that's true. Your computer is City property and the City has the right to access whatever is <br /> on your computer without getting you permission first. You should also remember that whatever <br /> is on your computer is subject to public disclosure under public records law. If you want <br /> something to be private and confidential, do not place it on your City computer. In addition, the <br /> City may also access employees' computers and records for administrative purposes. <br /> 16. What if I need to make personal copies or send a personal fax, or if I want to print <br /> something off my computer for personal use? Is that OK? <br /> Limited personal use of fax machines, printers, copiers is acceptable if the use is minimal, is done <br /> on non -work time, and you reimburse the City for all expenses. Limited use generally means <br /> making or printing a few copies or using the fax machine no more than two or three times a <br /> month. Sending faxes long distance is only allowed if you use a personal calling card. You may <br /> not, however, use these City facilities for any activity related to selling something, such as selling <br /> your home, or engaging in a personal business. <br /> 17. I'm in charge of the campaign to raise money to construct a new building for my chess <br /> club. Can I type and print out the fundraising letters for my club on my City computer <br /> during my meal period? <br /> No. You are not allowed to use your City computer, printer or copier for any fundraising, to <br /> advocate for an issue or to support any kind of political activity. <br /> 18. Every now and then, I like to check on the score of the big game. That's OK, isn't it? <br /> I'm only on the internet for a few seconds. <br /> You can check the score of the big game, as well as do any other type of allowed personal activity <br /> (check the weather, read your personal e-mail, etc), on the City's computer, as long as you do it <br /> before or after work, on your meal period, or on a rest break and your use meets the criteria <br /> outlined in Question 1. You are not allowed to quickly check the score of the big game during <br /> your work time, even if you only do so for a few seconds. Although City -owned televisions are <br /> not office equipment, the same rules would apply to watching a game or checking the score on a <br /> City -owned TV. <br /> 19. I'm trying to sell my house, my car and some furniture. Can I post a notice at my work <br /> place? <br /> You may post a notice to sell these types of items on a bulletin board or other area set aside for <br /> that purpose in your work place. You may NOT use your City computer, printer or copier to <br /> create or duplicate the notice. <br /> 20. Can I borrow the City's projector to show photos of my vacation at a lunch time <br /> gathering of my co- workers? <br /> If you are having a lunch time gathering of a larger group of co- workers at your work place (such <br /> as the Vicarious Vacation presentations), you may use the City's projector to show slides of your <br /> Human Resources Revised: 07/26/07 <br />