Title
Adopt a Resolution to:
a. Amend Board Policy A-15 Monterey County Staff Mobile Phone & Wireless Device Policy;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor Controller's Office to take the necessary actions to implement the policy.
Report
RECOMMENDATION:
It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors take the following actions:
Adopt a resolution to:
a. Amend Board Policy A-15 Monterey County Staff Mobile Phone & Wireless Device Policy;
b. Direct the Human Resources Department and Auditor Controller's Office to take the necessary actions to implement the policy.
SUMMARY/DISCUSSION:
On August 28, 2018, the Board of Supervisors approved the County's current Staff Mobile Phone & Wireless Device Policy (Attachment A) which established guidelines for the provision of a mobile phone/wireless device stipend to employees who have documented an official business need for a mobile communications device. The current policy provides the following multi-level allowance structure and optional data allowance for eligible employees:
* Plan 1 "Voice + Text" Allowance - $30.00 per month
* Plan 2 "Voice + Text" Allowance - $45.00 per month
* Plan 3 "Voice + Text" Allowance - $60.00 per month
* Optional Data Allowance - $50.00 per month
The current policy restricts the maximum allowance amount to $90 per month for eligible employees. Employees who are in either Plan 2 or 3 and the Optional Data Allowance receive a monthly allowance amount exceeding the $90 maximum. The new proposed updated policy will enforce the maximum allowance amount.
The Human Resources Department worked closely with the Information Technology Department to review current cellular provider pricing models. The Information Technology Department found the existing multi-level stipend structure was not consistent with current cellular provider pricing models as these now include data as part of the base plan pricing.
As such, it is recommended that the Board authorize the Human Resources ...
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