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f. Deliberate attempts to degrade or disrupt system performance for any use that is not related to the performance of job responsibilities and professional development. g. Transmission of any material in violation of U.S., state or local law ordinance, regulation or policy including unlawful or inappropriate communications as stated above, including, but not limited to, offensive, intimidating or embarrassing comments, jokes, slurs, insinuations, rumors or pictures based on race, sex, age, religion, color, national origin or disability. Section 4. Exceptions. Exceptions to the foregoing unacceptable uses may be limited to police investigations into criminal activities, which may require the use of the Internet for information and intelligence gathering. This is permissible with the prior approval of the Chief of Police who shall inform the City Manager. Section 5. Right of Inspection. The City has software and systems in place that can monitor and record all Internet usage. All employees should be aware that the City's computer system is capable of recording each Wodd Wide Web site visit, each chat, newsgroup or e-mail message, and each file transfer into and out of the City's computer network. The City reserves the right to inspect all files stored in private areas of the City's computer network in order to assure compliance with this ordinance. The City Manager and/or his/her designee may review the Internet activity and analyze usage patterns to assure that the City's Internet and computer resources are devoted to maintaining the highest level of productivity. Section 6. Disclaimer of Liability. The City is not responsible for material viewed or downloaded by users from the Internet. Users are cautioned that included among the massive amount of information on the Internet is offensive, sexually explicit and inappropriate material. In general, it is difficult to avoid coming into contact with some of this material on the Internet even when performing innocuous search requests. In addition, having an e-mail address on the Internet may lead to receipt of unsolicited e-mails containing offensive content. Users accessing Internet do so at their own risk and the City disclaims all liability. Section 7. Responsibility of Employees. Employees are responsible for learning proper techniques and standards for participation and for understanding such that, if they misuse the network they will lose access and may be subject to disciplinary action, as may be provided by the City Manager in administrative order. Particular concerns include issues of privacy, copyright infringement, e-mail etiquette, computer viruses and any unintended use of computer resources. Employees must request training, as needed, and stay current with new tools. Additional policies, procedures and requirements may be set forth by the City Manager from time-to-time for which employees are responsible for staying current. Section 8. Public Records. E-mail messages made to, or received by City employees in connection with official business shall be maintained as public records and are subject to disclosure in the absence of exception, as provided by Chapter 119, F.S. 2000. E-mail Ordinance Page 3 of3