The maximum amount the Department will pay per class is $800-during fiscalyear 2040 and $900 during
the fiscal year.26+4. Onb-ene-class-willbe-+reimbursed perscsheetterm— The Commission shall reimburse
employees up to 100% of the tuition costs for one course successfully completed during the academic term
for a degree- or certificate-related program under the following conditions
A. Degree/Certificate Program: The course selected by the employee must be part of a degree or
certificate program and approved by the Chief or designee prior to enrollment;
B. Accredited: The course must be taken at an accredited college or university;
C. Satisfactory Grade: The employee must receive a passing grade of "C" (or its equivalent) or
better.
D. Job-Related: The degree or certificate program must be job-related. The final decision of whether
or not the degree or certificate program is job-related shall be determined solely at the discretion
of the Chief.
BOOKS AND/OR RELATED FEES:
The City does not reimburse employees for books and/or related fees.
MANDATED TRAINING:
Employees who are mandated to participate in programs or workshops/conferences will be reimbursed at
100%.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS/LICENSING:
The Department shall bear the cost of all licenses and/or certifications required by various regulatory
agencies (local, state, and federal) to maintain the employee’s required certifications and licenses relating
to their current position within the Department.
GRIEVANCE POLICY:
This article shall not be subject to the grievance procedure.
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