(A) A workforce that is skilled, trained and educated, best performs the functions and services offered by the town and its employees. The town encourages its employees to take part in courses, seminars, and programs that offer training and education and are endorsed by the department head. The town will pay for all pre-approved courses, including books and tuition.
(B) Employees who wish to attend seminars, meetings, or programs that are directly related to their essential duties and responsibilities may do so with the permission of their department head and must give their supervisor 14 days’ written notice of their wish to attend. The employee must also provide his or her supervisor with information about time, location and relevant gains to be obtained from attending the functions. It is the responsibility of the department head to submit that request to the Town Council. The town may reimburse any travel expenses that are incurred for such training that is approved.
(C) Upon an employee’s return to work he or she is required to provide a brief written report to his or her department head on what was learned at the educational event. Employees will be entitled only to regular pay while attending approved seminars, meetings, or programs. Overnight stay will be permitted if the trip exceeds 50 miles one-way, unless otherwise approved by the Town Council.
(Ord. 2020-26, passed 1-12-21)