SECTION 7.6. Assignment and Use of Pooled Vehicles

(a) The DADS motor pool consists of agency vehicles permanently assigned to state office, a regional office, or a facility.

(b) Except as provided by subsection (c) of this section, a vehicle in the motor pool is available for use as needed. A vehicle in the motor pool may be assigned to a specific division or function (for example, building services, security, food services).

(c) A vehicle in the motor pool may be assigned to an employee on a regular basis, if a facility superintendent, regional director, or the Administrative Management Services manager documents in writing that the assignment is critical to the needs and mission of DADS. The facility superintendent, regional director, or Administrative Management Services manager must maintain the written documentation and send a copy to the Health and Human Services Commission's Facilities Fleet Management Office, the DADS Business Management Office, and the Texas Building and Procurement Commission, Office of Vehicle Fleet Management.

Source Note: The provisions of this §7.6 adopted to be effective October 6, 2002, 27 TexReg 9152; transferred effective September 1, 2004, as published in the Texas Register September 10, 2004, 29 TexReg 8841; amended to be effective June 1, 2006, 31 TexReg 4235