A. Receives authorization from department head or elected official to drive on county business;
B. Operates the vehicle or equipment in a safe manner that will comply with local and state traffic laws. Notifies department head/elected official, when they receive a fine in accordance with Section 2.68.050(G);
C. Takes appropriate precaution to protect the vehicle from damage or theft;
D. Uses the vehicle for official business only, except de minimis use;
E. Transports noncounty employees only in connection with official business;
F. Checks the condition of the vehicle prior to operation including tires and fluids, (i.e., oil, water);
G. Cleans the interior and the exterior of the vehicle;
H. Reports equipment problems/failures to the equipment rental staff as soon as practicable;
I. Returns the vehicle to its assigned location at the conclusion of county business with a full gas tank;
J. Returns keys, credit cards and mileage sheets to equipment rental staff immediately upon return or in the case of after hours or weekends returns the next business day for all motor pool vehicles;
K. Attends a county sponsored/approved defensive driving class within first year of employment and, thereafter, at least once every three years if the employee drives in excess of three times per year on county business. If there are special needs generated by a series of accidents or moving violations, additional classes may be required at the direction of the department head or elected official;
L. Follows the Skamania County accident reporting policy and procedures and report any accident promptly to the employee's department head, risk manager, equipment rental staff and to the proper law enforcement agency. (Res. 2000-26 (part))