A. Each department head may develop and conduct such practical training programs as are suited to the special requirements of his or her department. The mayor may institute and provide for the conduct of training programs which are needed for efficient management of city departments. Training programs shall particularly emphasize accident prevention, employee safety, and public relations, as well as increased competence.

B. The city may reimburse employees for tuition for career improvement training or education which is approved by the mayor. Tuition assistance, if granted, is designed to provide a better trained work force that remains employed in their current location. After training has been received and paid for by the city, if the employee leaves the city work force for any reason he or she will be required to reimburse the city for tuition assistance received while employed if the assistance was received within one year of termination.

C. A department head may allow an employee to work in accordance with a flex time schedule to take training or education classes with the approval of both the department head and the mayor. (Ord. 03-33(SUB)(AM) § 2, 2003)