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EDUCATION POLICY/TUITION REIMBURSEMENT Iris the intent of the City of Ramsey to provide the citizens of Ramsey with a well qualified and trained staff. As such, annually, the City Council shall provide for an education and training program and budget which provides: 4) Job-related, position-specific training approved by the Department Head and City Adrrfinistrator, having received prior Council budget appropriation, and deemed necessary to effectively complete the requirements of the position. Payment for, or reimbursement of, any and all training required by the City of Ramsey to attain or maintain job-related certification. Reimbursement for 50% of the cost of tuition and books of college level courses which the Council deems are job-related and are a benefit to the employer. Reimbursement shall only be made for accredited classes at an accredited education institution. Reimbursement cost will be determined using the State University System for persons attending a private college. Reimbursement shall be made only if pre-approved through the annual budget process and shall not exceed 16 credit hours in any single 12-month period. Conference and seminar training shall provide for meals and lodging, if necessary, for in-state and out-of-state training. Travel expenses for in-state training shall also be provided through the budget process. Travel expenses shall not be provided for out-of-state training. I~t is the expectation of the City of Ramsey that new hires come to the City and the position fUlly qualified. Therefore, training beyond incidental levels shall not be provided during the employees' fzrst year of service. ?his policy was adopted by the Ramsey CitY Council on ,1995. /jmt I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I I