| [1] Do not walk within 20 feet of geese nesting areas. | Stay at least 20 feet away from nesting areas. |
| [2] Do not make any loud noises that could scare the geese when you are close to nesting areas. | Stay quiet when you approach or pass nesting areas. |
| [3] Do not leave cord covers out when not in use. | Place cord covers neatly along outside wall (behind chairs) when not in use. |
| [4] Do not leave phone on table. | Move phone to credenza when finished. |
| [5] The MFMP customer service desk is not able to reset agency customer passwords. | Each agency has a designated representative who can reset agency customer passwords. |
| [6] Any person required to undergo a security background check and refuses to cooperate in such investigation, is not eligible to work for the department. | To be eligible to work for DMS, you must cooperate in the required background check |
| [7] If you do not create the Password eForm, your customer will not be able to access MFMP. | You must create the Password eForm for your customer to access MFMP. |
| [8] Do not forget to make sure your contact information is updated. | Remember to update your contact information. |
| [9] A contract cannot be signed without Secretary South’s approval. | Secretary South must approve all contracts. |
| [10] DMS is not able to provide information exempt from public records laws. | DMS can provide information allowed under Florida’s public records laws. |
| [11] Do not use passive voice in your communications. | Use active voice in your communications. |
| [12] Employees may not start their flextime schedules until their supervisors approve them. | Employees may start their flextime schedules once their supervisors approve them. |
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