Department of Assessments
and Taxation
Badge Issuance Form
Rules and Regulations
Employee
Name: _________________________________________________________
Jurisdiction:
_____________________________________________________________
Badge
Number: ___________________
Date: ___________________
By
signing below I hereby acknowledge receipt
of my badge and agree to the rules and
regulations as stated below.
___________________________________________________
Employee Signature
Rules
and Regulations
General
The
badge is the property of the State of
Maryland, Department of Assessments
and Taxation and is issued for the exclusive
use of the above employee.
Replacement
badges will be reissued at an additional
cost to the employee.
Use
and Disposition
The
purpose of this badge is to identify
the Assessor as the lawful representative
of the Department when reviewing properties
or otherwise dealing with the public
outside the office. Accordingly when
in those circumstances, Assessors must
wear their badge so that it is visible
and have with them their State issued
photo identification.
Employees
are prohibited from using their badge
for personal or financial benefit or
as a means of obtaining privileges not
otherwise available to them, or for
avoiding consequences of illegal acts.
Employees are also prohibited from allowing
third parties to use their badge for
any purpose.
A
badge shall not be used for any purpose
other than those specified. The badge
shall remain in the bearer’s personal
possession or, when not in use, be properly
secured. They must not be left or stored
in a manner which allows access by unauthorized
persons. Loss, theft, or damage should
be immediately reported to the Supervisor.
Misuse
of this badge may result in disciplinary
action up to and including termination
of State employment.
Cessation
of Employment
Upon
retirement, resignation, termination,
reassignment, or transfer the assessor
shall return the badge to the Supervisor.