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73 B - General Employment Policies
City of Greensboro Personnel Policy Manuał
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employee. Provision of Internet access and basic level equipment will generally be provided by
the employee and will be determined in writing as a part of the Telecommuting Agreement.
6. City equipment (if any) that is placed in the employee’s home office is to be used for City
business only. All equipment distributed for telecommuting remains the property of the City.
The employee is required to return all City owned telecommuting equipment and related
material when the telecommuting arrangement is discontinued.
C. Information Services Requirements
1. To ensure hardware and software security, all software used for telecommuting must be
approved through the IT Department before installation. Networking can only be established
using compatible hardware and software. Only approved communication sources may be
accessed using City equipment.
2. Software licensed to the City shall not be duplicated or used on any equipment not
approved by the IT Department.
3. Troubleshooting equipment/software problems are the responsibility of the telecommuter.
The IT Department will provide telephone consultation only. This may require the
telecommuter to bring equipment into the IT Department for repair, servicing, or software
troubleshooting.
4. Equipment, software, or files that are stolen must be reported to the IT Department as soon
as practical but no later than the next business day.
5. Unless otherwise agreed to in writing prior to any loss, damage, or wear, City of
Greensboro does not assume liability for loss, damage, or wear of employee-owned
equipment.
6. The employee may be required to establish Internet connectivity by subscribing at his own
expense to an Internet Service Provider (ISP). Payment for monthly charges associated may be
negotiated as part of the Telecommuting Agreement.
5.3 It is not possible to identify all of the situations that may arise from a specific telecommuting
relationship. As such, issues will be addressed on a case by case basis and may not be binding to
other arrangements.
6.0 PROCEDURES
6.1 The department manager will assess the nature of the job role and determine the compatibility
of the job role and the employee’s past performance to determine suitability for telecommuting in
accordance with the requirements of this policy.
6.2 If, after completing an assessment, the department manager is prepared to recommend a
telecommuting arrangement, he will complete a Telecommuting Agreement form and obtain the