4.60.005 Training.
A. Each department director shall develop and conduct such practical training programs as are suited to the special requirements of the department. The city manager shall institute and provide for the conduct of training programs which are needed for efficient management of two or more departments. Training programs shall particularly emphasize employee safety, OSHA compliance, sexual harassment, and workplace violence.
B. Each department director may offer employees the opportunity to attend off-site training, conferences or seminars, at the city’s expense, subject to appropriation.
C. An employee who terminates his or her employment within 12 months of date of training shall reimburse the city for the cost associated with the training.
1. Reimbursement shall be prorated; i.e., if training cost is $1,200 and the employee leaves six months after training, the employee is required to reimburse the city $600.00.
2. The city manager may waive the reimbursement requirement on a case-by-case basis based on good cause related to hardship circumstances. (Ord. 12-001 § 3, 2013)