ARTICLE 5. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT EFFECTIVE DATE: 05/04/98
RULE 510. USE OF EQUIPMENT AND VEHICLES REVISED DATE:

A.    GENERAL: Equipment and vehicles essential in accomplishing job duties are expensive and may be
        difficult to replace. When using Superior Court or Mohave County property, employees are expected
        to exercise care, perform required maintenance, and follow all operating instructions, safety standards
        and guidelines. Employees are to notify their Division Heads if any equipment, machines, tools or
        vehicles appear to be damaged, defective or in need of repair. Prompt reporting of damages, defects
        and repair needs could prevent deterioration of equipment and possible injury to employees or other
        persons. The Division Head will respond to any questions about an employee's responsibility for
        maintenance and care of equipment or vehicles used on the job.

B.    RULES OF OPERATION: The improper, careless, negligent, destructive or unsafe use or operation
        of equipment or vehicles, as well as excessive or avoidable traffic and parking violations, will subject
        the employee to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.

        1.    OFFICIAL BUSINESS: Pursuant to A.R.S. 28-1441 and Attorney General's Opinions 80-137
                and 80-138, State and Court vehicles may only be used for official business by duly authorized
                employees.

        2.    PASSENGERS: Relatives, friends, children and any other non-county employee are not
               permitted to operate a Court vehicle for any reason.

        3.    OPERATION: While operating a vehicle, employees must be properly licensed and operate the
                vehicle in a safe manner within established speed limits. Employees are responsible for any traffic
                citations received.

        4.    SEATBELTS: In accordance with Arizona law and Superior Court policy, employees are
               required to wear seatbelts at all times when the vehicle is in motion. The driver of the vehicle
               should ensure that passengers are properly belted in at all times while the vehicle is in motion.

        5.    CREDIT CARDS: Credit cards are available for fuel purchased during out of town travel.
                The vehicle number, odometer reading and employee's legible signature are required on all
                invoices. The customer copy of the invoice needs to be returned to the Mohave County Motor
                Pool as soon as possible after completing the trip. Credit cards are to be used only for refueling
                Mohave County vehicles. Private vehicles used for Superior Court business cannot be refueled
                using Mohave County facilities or credit cards.

        6.    PARKING TICKETS: All vehicle violations including parking tickets are the responsibility of
                the assigned driver. Notice of delinquent or past due parking violations will be forwarded to
                the Presiding Judge for review.

C.    ACCIDENT REPORTING: Employees who are involved in an accident while traveling on business
        should immediately report the incident to their Division Head. Vehicles owned, leased or rented by the
        Superior Court may not be used for personal use without prior approval from the Division Head.

D.    LOSS OF PRIVILEGES: An employee may lose driving privileges for a poor traffic safety or
        accident record or violation of credit card policies. Since the minimum qualification for certain Superior
        Court positions require possession of a valid driver's license, loss of driving privileges may adversely
        affect employment with the Superior Court. Any employee found to be willfully violating this policy
        will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination of employment.