Common use of Staff Development Benefit – Computer Hardware and Mobile Devices Clause in Contracts

Staff Development Benefit – Computer Hardware and Mobile Devices. ‌ The Staff Development funds may be used towards reimbursement for the purchase of computer hardware and mobile devices as defined in the County’s Staff Development Benefit Allowance Program Administrative Manual. Monthly service charges for internet and mobile communication connections are not reimbursable under the Program. The use and approval of all computer hardware and mobile devices is subject to review by the department head (or may be delegated to a senior manager only) and is subject to the specific job requirements for each job classification in that department. All computer hardware and mobile devices must be directly job related, must be used for County business a minimum of 50% of their use and requires department head (or senior manager designee) authorization in order to qualify for reimbursement. Department head authorization for the use of this benefit towards reimbursement for computer hardware and mobile devices must be outlined and approved in the employee’s annual Professional Development Plan or proposal and will be considered together with other staff development training and educational priorities required by the department head. Taxability of this benefit allowance is strictly administered under the provisions of the Internal Revenue Code, as outlined in the County’s Staff Development Benefit Allowance Program Administrative Manual. No employee shall work overtime by using the computer hardware or mobile device before or after regular scheduled work time or on non-work days unless the work is authorized as described in Section 8.10 (Overtime Required and Authorized) of this MOU by the employee’s designated supervisor.