The purpose of this policy is to establish procedures for handling unclaimed property at the basketball gym. The policy aims to ensure that unclaimed property is properly accounted for, safeguarded, and disposed of in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
Scope:
This policy applies to all employees and staff of the basketball gym who handle or have custody of unclaimed property.
Definition of Unclaimed Property:
Unclaimed property refers to any personal property that has been left unattended, abandoned, or lost by its owner in the basketball gym. Examples of unclaimed property include but are not limited to clothing, sports equipment, jewelry, wallets, and phones.
Procedures:
a. Found Property: Any employee or staff member who finds unclaimed property in the basketball gym must immediately turn it over to the gym’s management. The management shall make an effort to locate the owner of the property and return it to them. If the owner cannot be found or does not claim the property within 60 days, the gym’s management will retain custody of the property.
b. Lost Property: If a gym member or visitor reports a lost item, the gym’s management shall make an effort to locate the property and return it to the owner. If the property is found, the owner shall be notified and asked to claim the item within a 60 days. If the owner cannot be found or does not claim the property within a reasonable period, the gym’s management will retain custody/ownership of the property after 60 days.
c. Record Keeping: The gym’s management shall maintain a record of all unclaimed property, including a description of the property, date it was found, location it was found, and any identifying information. The record shall be updated regularly and stored in a secure location.
d. Disposition of Unclaimed Property: The gym’s management shall dispose of unclaimed property in accordance with applicable laws and regulations. The gym will make an effort to donate the property to a charitable organization if possible. If the property cannot be donated, it may be sold, with the proceeds going to the gym’s operating fund.
Notification:
The gym’s management shall post a notice regarding the gym’s unclaimed property policy in a prominent location. The notice shall include information on how to report lost or found property, the gym’s procedures for handling unclaimed property, and the timeframe for which property will be held before it is disposed of.
Compliance:
All employees and staff of the basketball gym shall comply with this policy. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.
Review and Update:
This policy shall be reviewed periodically by the gym’s management to ensure it remains current and complies with applicable laws and regulations. Any updates or changes to the policy shall be communicated to all employees and staff of the gym.
