destroys or damages equipment; traffic regulations are violated, or by a demonstration of an attitude of indifference regarding safety.

Section 15.2 - Seat Belt Requirements. All employees operating or serving as passengers in City vehicles will be required to wear occupant restraining devices available in those vehicles. No City vehicle (except for refuse scooters which are classified as motorcycles) is exempt from this rule unless the vehicle does not presently contain occupant restraining devices.

Section 15.3 – Motor Vehicle Accident Reporting. Any employee operating a City vehicle or personal vehicle in the conduct of City business must report all accidents, property damage, or liability claims to his or her supervisor. Failure to report such accidents may result in disciplinary action.

Within 24 hours of the accident, the employee shall complete an accident report on the approved form and submit it to their supervisor, who in turn shall submit it to the Personnel Department.

Any employee involved in an accident shall cooperate with law enforcement officials and render assistance to others, if able or needed. Employees are not permitted to discuss an accident with any third parties other than law enforcement officers, nor are they permitted to admit fault or negligence or sign statements or releases of any kind.

Section 15.4 – Use of City Vehicles. Use of City vehicles obligates an employee to adhere strictly to State and Local traffic laws. Violations of any traffic law by a City employee while operating a City vehicle are subject to disciplinary action in addition to any fines or court costs arising from the improper use of the vehicle.

Section 15.5 – Identification Cards. All full-time and regular part-time city employees shall be issued identification cards. For those employees working in the Safety/City Building on Park Avenue, these cards must be used to gain entry to the building and into certain restricted areas.

Employees are responsible for maintaining their identification card, and must immediately notify their supervisor if a card is lost or stolen. Those employees working at the Safety/City Building shall be entitled to one replacement card per calendar year. Employees receiving more than one replacement card per year will be charged a fee.

ARTICLE 16 – TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT

Section 16.1 - Training. It is the policy of the City of Oakwood to provide for the necessary training of all employees on a planned and continual basis taking into consideration individual and organizational needs as well as budgetary constraints. Training programs and seminars are designed to provide growth and development opportunities for professional, administrative and technical skill enhancement with the goal of improving productivity and the quality of an employee’s work performance.

Department Heads shall be responsible for the training of employees in their