(A) Training.
(1) The city recognizes that attendance at and participation in seminars or conferences is a valuable tool for updating an employee's job knowledge, skills and abilities. Requests by employees to attend seminars, conferences, workshops, conventions and the like should be submitted through their supervisor for review and approval by the respective department head subject to budgetary and scheduling parameters.
(2) Employees attending a conference, meeting, class, seminar, convention or similar occasion as a representative of the city are expected to conduct themselves in a professional manner. Any improper conduct will be treated as if it occurred during regular working hours and the employee may be subject to disciplinary action for such improper conduct, up to and including termination of employment.
(B) Travel. The cost of travel and related expenses for attendance at conferences and seminars shall be reimbursed pursuant to § 32.073.
(Ord. 1061, passed 4-5-21)