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CITY OF SAN LEANDRO POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE. COMPUTER PURCHASE PROGRAM OBJECTIVE: The objective of the Employee Computer Purchase Program (EPCC) is to elevate the computer literacy of regular (permanent) full- or part-time City Employees and City Council members (the "Program Participants") through encouraging the purchase and use of home computers and software. PHILOSOPHY: The philosophy is that, if Program Participants can more readily purchase computer equipment for home use, they will use the equipment more frequently. Many people learn more easily and effectively in a more relaxed environment, and home computers will allow Program Participants to practice and explore without impeding their normal workload. Program Participants will become more adept at the use of City-compatible hardware and software, thereby improving valuable computer skills and work productivity. ELIGIBILITY: All regular (permanent) full- or part-time City employees who have completed their initial probationary period and City Council members are eligible for a loan under the program. Program Participants must agree to comply with the requirements and provisions of the plan. Program Participants are eligible to finance acquisition of only one computer every three years. Program Participants will be eligible to finance upgrades to their existing system and additional software through this plan at any time. LOAN LIMITS: Each Program Participant is eligible to borrow, interest free, a maximum of $3,000.00. The minimum amount of a loan will be $500.00. The loan balance cannot exceed $3,000 for one individual at any time. Once a loan is initiated by a Program Participant, that Participant may not re-enter the purchase program for three (3) years. For a purchase over $3,000, the Program Participant is responsible for the cost difference, payable directly to the vendor. LOAN REPAYMENT: Loan repayment will be made through payroll deductions on a semimonthly basis and will start on the first paycheck after payment to the vendor is made. The maximum repayment schedule is 48 pay periods (2 years). The minimum payment will be $20.00 per pay period. If a Program Participant terminates employment with the City before the loan is paid in full, the remaining balance will be deducted from the Participant's final paycheck (including wages, accrued sick leave, accrued vacation payoff, and for any other compensation available). The obligation owed to the City will have first priority over any other paycheck deductions. If the Program Participant's paycheck is insufficient to repay the loan in full, the City will issue to the Program Participant an invoice for the remaining amount, payable in full within fifteen (15) working days. 07-16-01 7