Employee Manual 2023 - Flipbook - Page 66
City employees have an obligation to use their access to the internet in a responsible and informed
way; conforming to internet etiquette, customs and courtesies; and representing the City in a
professional manner.
Downloading or installation of unauthorized programs or files from the internet, including but not
limited to games and attachments to e-mail messages, on a City of Plymouth computer is
prohibited.
Prohibited use of the internet includes, but is not limited to the following:
• Illegal activities;
• Threats;
• Harassment;
• Slander and/or defamation;
• Sexually or racially offensive or derogatory messages, material or images;
• Political endorsements;
• Commercial activities not pertaining to City business;
• To send chain letters;
• Participating in chat rooms;
• To send copies of documents in violation of copyright laws;
• Using non-business software including games or entertainment software;
• Activities resulting in or relating to personal gain or profit;
Employees using the City's IT system, including its software, e-mail and internet agree to comply
with the provisions of this policy. Violations of this policy are subject to disciplinary action up to
and including termination.
Employees should also refer to Appendix P (Social Media Policy) of the manual for further
questions regarding internet and social media usage.
City of Plymouth Employee manual - Page 66 – March 2023
