This policy establishes a driving policy that prohibits distracted driving activities by employees (during non-emergency responses) while driving for the City of Minneapolis.
All City employees under the Mayor and City Council. This policy does not cover elected officials, independent contractors, or volunteers.
Council approval: August 8, 2016, Council Action 2016A-0625
The City of Minneapolis requires its employees to operate vehicles with a heightened level of awareness and responsibility to ensure public safety. The purpose of this policy is to increase employee safety, align City policy with State and Federal laws, reduce unnecessary risks while driving, and reduce the likelihood and/or severity of motor vehicle accidents. City of Minneapolis deeply values the safety and well-being of all employees and citizens. Therefore it is the policy of the City of Minneapolis that:
Investigations resulting in a finding that an employee’s conduct violated this policy will result in appropriate action and may result in discipline up to and including suspension without pay or discharge from employment.
The Director of Risk Management or designees, are responsible for the development, establishment and maintenance of procedures to implement and support this policy, and to ensure the policy is in compliance with applicable laws, City ordinance, policies and rules.
Department Heads are responsible for ensuring that the policy is communicated to all employees and for compliance.
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