(a) The purpose of the Educational Incentive Program is to provide current employees of the City with a bonus payment for the completion of accredited courses in job related curricula. Payment for educational attainment shall only be paid for degrees or credits beyond what is called for in the employee's job description.
(b) Employees who are members of an employee organization shall be governed by the applicable provisions of their contract.
(c) The policy for payment to full-time permanent nonrepresented employees is as follows:
(1) All job related areas shell be defined by the Director of Employee Relations with the concurrence of the department head.
(2) All courses must be certified by an accredited institution.
(3) A grade of "C" or above or a passing score in a nongraded course must be received.
(4) Proof of completion rests with the employee and must be presented in the office of Employee Relations for payment.
(d) The following scheduled amounts shall be paid to a qualified nonrepresented employee each year in the first pay period following July 1:
(1) One-semester certification $ 75.00
(2) Two-semester certification 100.00
(3) Associate's Degree or certified or registered by the State in a field of specialty 350.00
(4) Bachelor's Degree 400.00
(5) Master's Degree or equivalent 600.00
(6) Doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent 850.00
(Ord. 14-78. Passed 11-28-78; Res. 158. Passed 6-12-84; Res. 591. Passed 1-19-88; Ord. 22-98. Passed 12-15-98.)