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Florida Drivers Licence Requirement (GA-19, Rev. 4)CITY OF DELRAY BEACH ADMINISTRATIVE POLICIES AND PROCEDURES DEPARTMENT:Human Resources POLICY NUMBER:GA-19 SUBJECT:Florida Driver's License Rei rification SUPERSEDES:GA-19,Rev.3 REVISION: APPROVED BY: 4 EFFECTIVE DATE:11/1/2024 Terrence Moore,City Manager PURPOSE The purpose of this policy is to establish the requirement that employees and potential employees must possess a current Florida driver's license,a valid Florida temporary driver's permit which permits the employee to drive for business or employment purposes,or a current Florida Commercial Driver's License, depending on the requirements of their position. Individuals are required to have one of the listed types of driver's licenses when it has been determined that driving is an essential function of the position they are holding or applying for.In positions where driving is a non-essential function,the City may provide an employee or potential employee a reasonable accommodation because of a disability.However,that individual must possess a state-issued Florida ID and have a reliable,consistent way to get to work. POLICY A.Candidates for Employment As a part of the background screening process,Human Resources will inquire with the Florida Motor Vehicle Registration (MVR)to ensure that the prospective employee has a good driving record and possesses the valid license required for the position.Prospective employees who have a valid license from another state,maybe be given a provisional offer requiring a Florida driver's license be obtained within 30 days.Human Resources will consult with the hiring department to determine the eligibility of candidates who have findings on their driving record.Police Department will conduct license and driving record checks for their employment candidates,specific to the department requirements. B.Current City Employees 1.After the 30 day allowance per the state of Florida,no City employee is permitted to operate a vehicle while on City time or on City business without being in possession of a current valid Florida driver's license,a current valid Florida temporary driver's permit which permits driving for business or employment purposes,or a current valid Florida Commercial Driver's License where applicable. 2.Employees who drive City vehicles or drive their personal vehicles on City business as essential function of their position must notify their supervisor immediately if their license is expired,revoked, canceled or suspended for any reason.Employees in these circumstances who fail to notify their supervisor will be subject to disciplinary action. Florida Drivers License Requirement and Verification G A -19 ,R ev.4 Page 2 of 2 3.If an employee's driver's license is expired,revoked,canceled or suspended,and the employee's job requires a driver's license or permit,the employee must obtain a current valid Florida temporary permit, which allows driving for business or employment purposes,or obtain reinstatement of the license or commercial driver's license within ninety (90)days of the effective date of the order,directive or determination of cancellation,revocation or suspension of the employee's driver's license.While the employee is reestablishing driving privileges,they must use accrued vacation,personal holiday or (FLSA)days or may seek a temporary assignment to another position which is available in which driving is not required,if the employee is qualified to perform the duties of the available vacant position as determined by the Department Head.The donation of leave time will not be permitted under this policy. 4.If there are no vacant positions available for which the employee is qualified and the employee's accrued vacation,FLSA days,or personal holiday is exhausted,the employee may take leave without pay until the license is restored or the expiration of the ninety (90)day period. 5.If the employee is unable to obtain reinstatement of a current valid Florida driver's license or obtain a current valid Florida temporary permit which permits driving for business or employment purposes within ninety (90)days of the date or fails to obtain reinstatement of a commercial license required for driving commercials vehicles,if required,the employee shall be terminated,unless the employee applies and is accepted for another available vacant position on a permanent basis for which the employee is qualified.Necessary salary adjustments will be determined by the Human Resources Director. PROCEDURE Annual Verification Procedure Each department that has employees in positions where driving is an essential function will conduct a driver's license check annually.The Department/Division manager or designee will be responsible for verifying that the information provided is correct by viewing the actual license (photocopies not allowed). Any incidents of licenses that are not valid will be reported to Human Resources.The steps outlined in the policy section will be followed.