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CITY OF LA PORTE <br />POLICIES/PROCEDURES MANUAL <br />Date: July 13, 2020 Revised: March 8, 2021 Approved: <br />Subject: Use of facial coverings for individuals in City buildings <br />Responsible Agency: <br />Policy Objective: To protect the health and welfare of all individuals while in City buildings during <br />times of active viral illnesses that are spread person to person. <br />Authority: City Manager <br /> <br />Purpose <br />To provide guidance regarding the required use of face coverings for employees, elected officials, <br />appointed board and commission members, vendors, customers, and other individuals on City <br />property. <br />Policy <br />Because the COVID-19 virus and other similar illnesses pass from person to person undetected, the <br />following requirements apply to all individuals on City property when this policy is in effect: <br />All individuals over the age of ten (10) must wear a face covering over their mouth and nose. <br />Acceptable face coverings include surgical masks, cloth masks, handkerchiefs, scarves, bandanas, <br />clear face shields, or other coverings that provide a physical barrier limiting the spread of respiratory <br />droplets. <br />Instances where the requirement to wear a face covering may be lifted include the following: <br />When the individual is at an outdoor City facility where social distancing is easily maintained <br />from people not in their household. This may include, but is not limited to, City parks, trails, <br />pools, playgrounds and any other outdoor areas. <br /> <br />When the individual is working in a City office alone. If another individual enters the office or <br />area, a face covering must be worn. If an individual leaves that space and enters a space <br />where social distancing will be unguaranteed (hallway, breakroom, etc.), a face covering must <br />be worn. <br />1 <br /> <br /> <br />