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promised, sold, or removed from the premises without the ness expenses within their area of authority. In approving
written permission of Society management. Generally, expenses, the department head is responsible for deter-
CZS donates animal materials to museums, universities, or mining that related expenditures are within the approved
other academic or scientific institutions. budget and that the expenses are reasonable, appropriate,
Additionally, many legal, public health, and quarantine and necessary business expenses for both the department
regulations apply to such items. In the case of endangered and the Society.
species, these restrictions are very specific and carry very
stringent penalties for misuse. Any questions regarding Weapons Weapons are strictly prohibited on CZS
animal materials should be referred to the Senior Vice
President of Animal Programs. property or in any location in which the employee rep-
resents the Society for business purposes. Weapons
Software Protection It is against the law to dupli- include, but are not limited to guns, knives, or swords with
blades over four inches in length; explosives; any chemical
cate any copyrighted software, except for back-up pur- where the purpose is to cause harm to another person;
poses. Such duplication may expose the Society to serious or other such dangerous weapon. This prohibition does
legal and financial liability. Under federal copyright law, not apply to Society Police and Patrol Officers who are
software may be utilized or duplicated only as permitted required to carry guns as part of their normal police and
under the terms of the licensing agreement. Software that patrol responsibilities.
is owned by the Society, including, but not limited to The Concealed Carry law allows certain individuals
software installed on any hard disk on any computer that who have obtained a special license to carry a gun under
is owned by the Society, may not be duplicated for any certain circumstances. However, zoos are specifically
reason other than for the specific reasons permitted under excluded, and individuals with a Concealed Carry license
the licensing agreement, if any. may not bring a concealed weapon into the zoo, includ-
In addition, employees or volunteers may not install any ing a non-Society Police Officer or any other individual.
privately purchased software on any CZS-owned computer A person licensed under the Concealed Carry law or any
without the prior written approval of the Vice President of person cannot knowingly carry a firearm into any building
Information Technology and only provided such duplica- or on any property under the control of the Society. Con-
tion is permitted under the terms of the particular software cealed Carry licensees are permitted under the law to carry
licensing agreement. a firearm in their personal vehicle into the parking lot of
facilities where guns are otherwise prohibited.
Suggestions We recognize that we have a wealth

of information, experience, and perspectives within our
workforce. We are continually looking for ways to improve
operations, enhance our guests’ zoo experience, and engage
our staff in helping us improve the workplace and the orga-
nization. We welcome your ideas and suggestions. If you
feel there is a way to improve your job or any aspect of the
operation, don’t hesitate to offer your idea to the appro-
priate person, generally your supervisor, or to send your
suggestion electronically by email to suggestions@czs.org.
Many times, your fresh view and suggestions can result in
valuable improvements.

Travel Expenses The Society recognizes that rea-

sonable and necessary expenses incurred by employees on
behalf of the Society are eligible for reimbursement to the
employee. Department heads have primary responsibility
for reviewing, approving, and monitoring such expenses,
including the cost of travel, entertainment, and other busi-

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