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Draft 9-26-06 the Information Technology Division of the need to issue user names and passwords, and provide access for Council Members to networks, software, databases, and other City information resources. 14.Review and Disclosure of Information. Information in the City’s information resources is subject to review and disclosure under the Texas Public Information Act and other laws, and in connection with security reviews, legal requirements (such as subpoenas and court orders), computer system maintenance needs, audits, and other purposes required to protect the City’s interests. Council Members should not expect privacy from disclosure in messages or other uses of the City’s information resources. 15.Internet Usage. The City provides Internet access as a tool for City officials and employees to obtain information and resources for the benefit of the citizens of the City, to promote research, data collection, and education, to enhance the operations of the City, to promote partnerships, community involvement, and exchange of information and ideas, to provide information about the activities and services of the City, and to provide City services that can be delivered in an electronic form. Council Members should comply with all of the following related to use of the Internet: 15.1.Internet access shall be used for lawful purposes only, and in compliance with all applicable provisions of this Policy 15.2.Internet users shall not use City information resources to post harassing, obscene, fraudulent, or threatening information on the Internet. 15.3.Internet users shall not use the Internet in a manner that disrupts the City’s information resources, or other users, programs, software or equipment. Disruptions include, but are not limited to: 15.3.1.Distribution of unsolicited advertising 15.3.2.Intentional propagation of computer worms or viruses or other debilitating programs 15.3.3.Making unauthorized entry or access to any information resources 15.4.Internet users shall comply with accepted Internet protocols, practices and etiquette. 15.5.Internet users shall comply with rules in the City’s Code of Ethics, and with normal and acceptable professional ethics when using Internet services. 16.Violations. The City Manager will inform the City Council of violations of this Policy by a Council Member. The Mayor, or Mayor pro-tem as appropriate, will investigate the circumstances and propose a resolution of the situation to the Council Member involved. The Council Member involved may request a resolution of the situation by the full City - 4 -