25 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.9 - Cellular Telephones

Cellular telephones may be obtained by the MSVA and issued or assigned to individuals as deemed necessary to promote the efficient operation of the agency and to provide for the safety and well-being of employees and for those in our care.

A. MSVA employees or units assigned a cellular telephone are responsible for the proper care and operation of such equipment. Theft, damage or malfunction should be reported to the Director of Information Technology immediately.

B. MSVA Administrative office personnel shall routinely review cellular telephone billings/audits to determine if unauthorized cellular calls are being made. Unauthorized cellular calls are to be reported to the Deputy Executive Director.

C. Cellular telephones are to be utilized for official business purposes only and the cost of unauthorized cellular calls is the responsibility Of the employee making that call. Unauthorized calls may lead to an employee receiving a verbal or written reprimand, suspension or termination.

D. Cellular telephones utilized by the State Veterans Nursing Homes (SVNH) are intended for official business only and arc not intended for routine personal use. It is acceptable for the SVNH van driver and/or CKA/DCW accompanying the van to briefly utilize the cellular telephone to notify appropriate family members when a late return to the SVNH creates unanticipated problems for the employee, for their spouse, their children or parents.

Notes

25 Miss. Code. R. 102-3.9

Miss. Code Ann. § 35-1-7 and § 35-1-27 (Rev. 2024).

Amended 10/20/2024