There is hereby adopted an Education Assistance Program for eligible supervisory employees of the City, which shall be available upon the following terms and conditions:
(a) Supervisory employees who have been in the employ of the City for at least twelve consecutive months are encouraged to pursue an education by enrolling in courses which may be directly or indirectly related to the present position or future promotions, or courses which are required in the pursuit of a degree in the employee's line of work.
(b) Supervisory employees who wish to participate in the Education Assistance Program shall obtain the approval of the Safety-Service Director before enrolling for the course(s).
(c) Procedures and criteria for participation shall be established by the Safety-Service Director, which shall include, without limitation, a determination of whether a course is directly or indirectly related to such employee's present position or future promotions, or are required in pursuit of a degree in the employee's line of work and whether the educational institution where the course(s) is/are offered is acceptable. Approval by the Safety-Service Director is solely at his discretion.
(d) Payment shall be by reimbursement of tuition expenses after receiving a satisfactory grade (C or better) in an approved course. Such educational assistance shall be limited to tuition up to a maximum of four hundred dollars ($400.00) per year.
(e) A supervisory employee receiving educational assistance shall remain in the employ of the City for at least twelve consecutive months following completion of a course for which assistance has been received. Unless waived by reason of exceptional circumstances, any employee who leaves the employ of the City before the expiration of such time shall repay the City for all tuition received for courses completed within such twelve month period.
(Ord. 90-5843. Passed 8-28-90.)
(a) While an employee is on military leave of absence and in the military service on field training or active duty for up to twenty-two workdays in any one calendar year, not to exceed an aggregate amount of 176 hours per calendar year, the employee shall continue to be eligible for hospitalization, surgical and major medical insurance, life insurance, the City’s Prescription Drug Plan, Vision Care Plan and Dental Care Plan, provided the employee continues to pay his/her monthly insurance contribution.
(b) During the 176 hours per calendar year, if the employee fails to pay his/her monthly insurance contribution, he/she shall be eligible for Group Health Insurance Coverage (COBRA).
(c) An employee called to military duty for a period in excess of the twenty-two working days (176 hours) shall not be eligible for City hospitalization, surgical and major medical, life insurance, Prescription Drug Plan, Vision Care and Dental Plan coverages until reinstated to active employment with the City.
(Ord. 2005-59. Passed 6-28-05.)