departments. Employees must be given fair and equitable consideration for training without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age or handicap.
When an employee is selected for training, a Department Head must complete an Employee Training Authorization Form to assure that the training is consistent with the goals and objectives of the City and that sufficient funds are available for the training. The Personnel Officer will then evaluate the request and promptly advise the Department Head on the status of the training request.
Section 16.2 – Training Reimbursement Agreements. From time to time employees are expected to attend training programs or seminars (as recommended by their Department Head and approved by the City Manager) of such duration and cost as to represent a significant investment by the City. These programs and seminars may include those necessary to obtain certification in a job function. In consideration of the funds expended by the City for such training, an employee may be required to sign an agreement under which the employee must reimburse the City for its expenditure if he or she resigns or retires within a specified time period.
The City Manager will determine any exceptions to this reimbursement rule. Among the criteria used in evaluating whether an employee will be exempted from completing a Reimbursement Agreement will be:
- the cost of the training or seminar;
- direct benefit of the training to the City;
- longevity of the employee; and
- meritorious service.
When the employee is required to complete a Reimbursement Agreement, the repayment to the City (if the employee leaves within the specified period of time) will be on a prorated basis based upon the date of termination of employment.
Section 16.3 – Professional Societies. Subject to the availability of funds and approval of the City Manager, the city will pay the annual dues and training expenses to technical and professional organizations for full-time employees when participation has been requested by the city.
ARTICLE 17 - CODE OF ETHICS
The nature of Local government requires that appointed officials and employees serve for the benefit of the public. In recognition of this objective, the following ethical standards shall govern the conduct of all such appointed officials and employees of the City of Oakwood, who shall: