3.1.2 Guidelines a The long term lease of a motor vehicle represents a significant commitment of agency resources. In each case an examination should be undertaken of the options available for meeting operational requirements before authorisation is given for the lease of replacement or additional vehicles. The Fleet Manager can provide further information on vehicle selection and whole of life costs. b Alternative approaches include more efficient allocation of existing vehicles, the use of the vehicle hire and Government’s drive contract (details available at www.purchasing.tas.gov.au/contracts), and the use of public transport. In a small number of instances the use of an officer's private vehicle with payment of kilometreage allowance may be appropriate; however, this option is not the preferred option because of potential occupational health and safety risks. 3.2 Registration and Other Forms of Identification 3.2.1 Policy Operational government vehicles will be registered by the Fleet Manager as G-plated other than in cases where the Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet has given approval for the allocation of private plates. 3.2.2 Guidelines G-plated Vehicles a G-plated vehicles will be registered in the G series and carry distinctive G series number plates and a G sticker on the front windscreen. b With the exception of the police and emergency services, vehicles carrying additional agency identification should show the
3.1.2 Guidelines a The long term lease of a motor vehicle represents a significant commitment of agency resources. In each case an examination should be undertaken of the options available for meeting operational requirements before authorisation is given for the lease of replacement or additional vehicles. The Fleet Manager can provide further information on vehicle selection and whole of life costs. b Alternative approaches include more efficient allocation of existing vehicles, the use of the Government’s vehicle hire and drive contract (details available at www.purchasing.tas.gov.au/contracts), and the use of public transport. In a small number of instances the use of an officer's private vehicle with payment of kilometreage allowance may be appropriate; however, this option is not the preferred option because of potential occupational health and safety risks. 3.2 Registration and Other Forms of Identification 3.2.1 Policy Operational government vehicles will be registered by the Fleet Manager as G-plated other than in cases where the Secretary, Department of Premier and Cabinet has given approval for the allocation of private plates. 3.2.2 Guidelines G-plated Vehicles a G-plated vehicles will be registered in the G series and carry distinctive G series number plates and a G sticker on the front windscreen. b With the exception of the police and emergency services, vehicles carrying additional agency identification should show the
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