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DRAFT Collection for the Harrtsbur~ Library through de "pigpyback' intention purs--~t to ~o~h Ca~o~l~ ~eneral Sta~u~e ~43-129, p~osa~ a~ded ~o Bake~ · Ta~lor, Inc. (~2~zed L~a~ Sea,cea) ~n ~a~ 2000 b7 Da~dson ~a Notice of Intent ~o a~rd ~e contrac~ t~ough the 'pig~ack' incision was p~l~shed ~ '~ ~EP~ ~B~ on J~ S, 2001. Appr~al o~ ~e C~a~s Co~ Tec~olo~ ~=~r~ahe Use Pol~ ~ ~Ti~ of Via~ ~d ~i~usly ca~ie~/ the Bo~d adopted ~he following Tac~lo~ ~pr~ria~e Use Poli~ ~o c~er all te~ol~ resources o~ed by ~ar~s C=ty. ~GY ~P~ USE ~LI~ PURPOSE: This policy covers the use of all technology resources belonging to Cabarrus County, whether individually controlled or shared, stand aloue or networked. It includes, but is not limited to pagers, radios, all computer systems of any size and function and their attached peripherals, phones, cellular phones, faxes, voice mail systems, e-mail systems, network resources and Intcrnet resources. All technology resources owned by Cabarrus County are in place to enable the county to provide its services 'in a t~mely and efficient manner. This is the primary function of these resources and any activity or action that interferes with this purpose is prohibited. Ethical and legal standards that apply to information technology resources derive d/rectly from standards of common sense and common courtesy that apply to the use of any shared resource. Because technology systems are constantly evolving, Cabarrus County requires its employees to use a common sense approach to the rules set forth below, complying not only with the letter, but also the spirit, of this policy. POLICY: Informaticn Access and Ownership: All technology resources and all information transmitted by, received from, or stored om Cabsrruz CoUnty systems are the property of Cabarrus County. and as such, are subject to inspection by County officials. The County reserves the right for business purposes to enter, review and monitor the information on all systems, including voice mail, electronic mail and information stored on computer systems or med~a, without advance notice. This might include investi~ating theft, unauthorized disclosure cf confidential business or proprietary information, persons1 abuse of the system or monitoring workflow and productivity. Anytime information is transmitted through electronic media~ there is the possibility that it could bm intercep.ted.' Therefore, · no confidential Cabarruz Cottnty information may he transmitted electronically without the prior approval of the County Man,ger. If the employee is uncertain j~hether inf~rmation is confidential, err on the side of caution and obtain approval before transmitting. E-mail ks considered to be a public record and may be subject to public disclosure in accordance with Public Records Law. Routine backup of e-mail will occur as ~art of the system .maintenance 'performed By ITS. If Cabarrus County deters/nee that an employee has use~ technology resources in a m~-?er ~hat violates this policy or other County policies, the County will take appropriate disciplinary action up to an~ including dismissal. Personal Use~ Personal use of a County owned technology resource by County employees is allowed with ~he following restrictions. 1. Employees should be aware ~hat personal use of a County owned technology resource is still subject to all of the rules in this policy including inspection and monitoring. 2. There must be no cost to the County. 3. Use must be conducted on an employee's own time. However, personal telephone calls on non-cellular phones or personal use of e-mail on an occasional basis may be permitted providing that they do not interfere with a County employee's obligation to carry out County duties in a timely a~d effective 4. Use must not interfere with other employees performing their jobs or undsrm/ne the use of County resources for official purposes. 5. Use of the County's tecknology resources for operating a personal business' of any kind is prohibited.