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Our !Almon: To work together to respcaibty grow Our community, and to provide quality, COM4ffeciive, and efficient government ser ices. CC Regular Session Meeting Date: 01/08/2019 By: Kurt Ulrich, Administrative Services 4. 5. Title: Approval of Tuition Reimbursement Information 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 Spring semester 2019 as outlined in the attached Tuition Reimbursement form. Action: Motion to approve the tuition reimbursement request for the City Administrator for Spring Semester 2019. Tuition Reimbursement Attachments Form Review Inbox Reviewed By Date