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7. Return of Devices • Upon separation from employment , device upgrade, when a device is no longer needed, or when required as a result of disciplinary action, employees must return all town-owned devices and accessories within 2 business days. Separation from employment shall include without limitation the following: o Termination from employment; o Suspension from employment; o Medical and/or disability related leave from town work for a period of more than fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days; and, o Any other approved leave of absence, or circumstance requiring an employee or official to be away from town work for a period of fourteen (14) consecutive calendar days. • Any failure to return devices may result in disciplinary action, including but not limited, to, suspension or termination of employment, as well as personal financial liability for the replacement cost. 8. Compliance and Monitoring • The town reserves the right to monitor and audit the use of town-owned devices to ensure compliance with this policy. • When using a Town issued mobile device, there is no expectation of privacy related to, but not limited to, text messages, e-mails, application access and internet browsing. All information stored on, generated on, or transmitted through a Town issued mobile device shall be public record. • Any misuse of devices, including, but not limited to, personal use of a mobile device for non-emergency reasons, may result in disciplinary action, which could include verbal warnings, written warnings, temporary restriction or suspension of device access, mandatory training or counseling, financial responsibility, revocation of device privileges, performance review, suspension, or termination of employment. 3