Current through Register Vol. 54, No. 50, December 14, 2024
Section 73.6 - Permanent assignment of Commonwealth motor vehicles(a)Assignment. Assignment shall be as follows: (1) Permanent assignment of motor vehicles from the Commonwealth Automotive Fleet shall be limited to individuals authorized for assignment as defined in § 39.98 (relating to permanent assignments) or whenever one of the following occurs: (i) Their functions require the use of a vehicle equipped with a two-way radio.(ii) Their functions require the use of a vehicle whose specifications meet the special needs of the function.(iii) Their functions require them to be subject to regular and frequent call.(iv) Their job functions are justified by the requesting agency head as requiring continual travel on Commonwealth business.(2) It shall be the responsibility of each requesting agency, under the supervision of the Department, to insure proper use of Commonwealth vehicles in accordance with Chapter 39, Subchapter J (relating to use of state automobiles) and regulations promulgated through the Directives Management System by the Department.(b)Review. Any assignment made pursuant to this section will be subject to periodic reevaluation by the Bureau. If at the time of reevaluation any agency is unable to adequately justify the need or explain discrepancies or irregularities concerning the operation of a permanently assigned vehicle, such assignment shall be forfeited and the needs of such agency will be fulfilled by a temporary assignment pursuant to § 73.7 (relating to temporary assignment of Commonwealth motor vehicles). Any permanent assignment will be considered personal and nontransferable within the agency. Reassignment of a vehicle within the requesting agency can only be accomplished by rejustifying the need for the actions in writing to the Bureau. This section cited in 4 Pa. Code § 73.12 (relating to reporting).