RESOLUTION NO. 206
AUTHORIZING UPDATES TO THE VEHICLE USE POLICY AND PROCEDURES FOR GENERAL VEHICLE USE BY COUNTY EMPLOYEES
Introduced: 6/8/26
By Public Works Committee:
WHEREAS, The County Executive has requested authorization to implement an updated Vehicle Use Policy for County Employees operating fleet vehicles, and
WHEREAS, The new policy will address vehicle use best practices, user responsibilities, department responsibilities, and general vehicle use rules, and
WHEREAS, The updated policy will accurately reflect the utilization of the Samsara Telematics hardware and software installed in County vehicles, now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED, By the Albany County Legislature that the County Vehicle and Use Policy is hereby updated as indicated in the policy annexed hereto, and, be it further
RESOLVED, That the Clerk of the County Legislature is directed to forward certified copies of this resolution to the appropriate County Officials.
Albany County Vehicle Use Policy
April 2026
Section 1 Purpose.
Albany County vehicles support the safe, efficient, and authorized conduct of County business, including operational support, public service delivery, and official representation. This policy applies to all employees, contractors, and authorized personnel who operate or use agency-owned or personal vehicles for official business. The following policy document applies to all Albany County vehicles (those that fall within and outside of the "Vehicle And Light Truck Fleet") as designated by the County Department of General Services, with the exception of the Albany County Sheriff's Office.
Albany County vehicle fleet vehicles are equipped with Samsara Global Positioning System (GPS) and/or vehicle monitoring systems to ensure safety, accountability, and proper use of County resources. Data collected through these systems may include, but is not limited to, vehicle location, speed, idling time, route history, and operator driving behaviors.
Such data m...
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