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lour 1111.1siion: To work together to reiposibty grow our community, and to provide quality, coat -effective, and efficient government ierrlcas. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 11/13/2018 By: Jo Thieling, Administrative Services Information Title: Approval of Tuition Reimbursement 4. 6. Purpose/Background: All regular City employees are eligible to participate in a degree completion tuition reimbursement program that provides for 50% reimbursement of tuition and books. Subject to the policy provisions, employees can participate based upon the approval by the department head , the HR manager, and City Administrator. Tuition reimbursement requests by the City Administrator are submitted to the City Council for approval. Notification: Not applicable Observations/Alternatives: The requested course is a required course toward a degree program of public administration. This course is an independent study course focusing research on a relevant public issue of concern. The City's reimbursement for degree program requires that the course be for the purpose of advanced skill development, and that the course is job -related and deemed to be a benefit to the employer. Funding Source: The 50% tuition expense would be allocated from budgeted administrative training and professional development. The employee is responsible for the other 50% of the cost. Recommendation: It is recommended that the Council approve the tuition reimbursement request for Fall semester 2018 as outlined in the attached Tuition Reimbursement form. Action: Motion to approve the tuition reimbursement request for the City Administrator for Fall Semester 2018. Tuition Reimbursement Request 2018 Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date