| Policy |
Purpose |
Date |
| Identity Theft Program |
The Office of Consumer Credit and various Federal Agencies have jointly issued final rules and guidelines implementing section 114 and 315 of the Fair and Accurate Credit Transactions Act of 2003 (FACT Act.)
This Program is developed pursuant to the section 114 rules which require each financial institution or creditor to develop and implement a written Identity Theft Prevention Program to detect, prevent, and mitigate identity theft in connection with the opening of certain accounts or certain existing accounts.
The section 114 rules require the assessment of the validity of notifications of changes of address under certain circumstances, and the section 315 rules provide guidance regarding reasonable policies and procedures that a user of consumer reports must employ when a consumer reporting agency sends the user a notice of address discrepancy.
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April 2009 |
| Relocation and Moving Expenses for New Employees |
The purpose of this policy action is to create an MCG policy that will allow for the reimbursement to new employees of moving and relocation expenses using available institutional funds when authorized by a department head who has budget authority, approved through the appropriate institutional process, and then included in the formal written offer of employment. This policy outlines the requirements that must be met for moving and relocation expenses to be reimbursed and provides guidance with regard to the tax implications. The policy is also proposed in reocognition of the opinions from the Legal Affairs and Audit offices for the University System that state funds can be used to reimburse an employee for moving and relocation expenses when included as part of the formal written offer of employment. |
December 2008 |
| Background Investigation Policy |
The purpose of this policy is to comply with University System of Georgia requirements regarding background investigations as well as applicable state and federal laws. This policy also supports MCG’s commitment to risk management, ensuring that a thorough review of the background of candidates for employment is conducted, while also serving to ensure the protection of institutional resources. |
October 2008 |
| Shipping and/or Transport of Hazardous Material |
MCG employees may need to ship and/or transport hazardous materials in the commission of their responsibilities for MCG. As the shipment/transport of hazardous materials may pose potential environmental, public health, national security, and commercial risks, the shipment and/or transport of hazardous materials is regulated by several State, Federal and International standards and these regulations and their enforcement have become more stringent particularly after 9/11/2001. Because of the significant safety issues, and the high criminal and civil liabilities associated with improper shipment/transport of hazardous materials, pre-authorization by EH&S will be required prior to shipment/transfer of hazardous materials.
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October 2008 |
| Teleworking/Flextime |
The purpose of this policy is to define the program for teleworking (also known as telecommuting) and alternative work schedules, hereinafter referred to as flextime, and the guidelines and rules under which it will operate. There are significant economic, personal, and production benefits of telework and flextime, but there are a number of potential downfalls. This policy is designed to help managers and employees understand this type of work environment and their associated rights and responsibilities. This policy and its accompanying guidelines provide a general framework for teleworkers and employees approved for flextime at The Medical College of Georgia. It does not attempt to address the special conditions and needs of all MCG employees, nor is it intended to interfere with existing faculty schedules driven by teaching, research, service and/or clinical responsibilities, which can vary daily. |
July 2008 |
| Institutional Risk Management |
The Institutional Risk Management Policy provides direction to the campus community in a coordinated effort to identify high risks, understand the impacts of all activities (fiscal, programmatic, environmental, societal, reputational), and to ensure that institutional risks are appropriately managed. This policy aligns MCG risk management activities with the Board of Regents’ Risk Assessment Policy. |
July 2008 |
| Institutional Conflicts of Interest Policy |
Consistent with its system for the disclosure and management or elimination of individual conflicts of interest, and to further protect the integrity of our institution, MCG has adopted this policy on institutional conflicts of interest. Institutional financial reward, business relationships and commercial activities are appropriate only to the extent that they further MCG’s mission: to improve health and reduce the burden of illness in society by discovering, disseminating, and applying knowledge of human health and disease.
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February 2008 |
| Individual Conflicts of Interest Policy |
To (1) ensure the integrity and objectivity of research and other scholarly activities by faculty, staff, and other representatives performing work for the benefit of MCG through the disclosure and management of individual conflicts of interest; (2) assist in identification and reporting of conflicts of interest; and (3) promote compliance with state laws related to conflicts of interest of public officers and employees. |
February 2008 |