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160.10   EDUCATIONAL ASSISTANCE.
   (a)   All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Incentive Program of the City. Participation is voluntary and available to those who elect job-related self-development activities during non-working hours. All coursework must be taken in accordance with a Planned Program of Professional Improvement approved by the appointing authority in advance.
   (b)   The allowances for assistance are as follows:
      (1)   All full-time employees are eligible to participate in the Educational Assistance Incentive Program of the City. Participation is voluntary and available to those who elect job-related self-development activities during non-working hours. All coursework must be taken in accordance with a Planned Program of Professional Improvement approved by the appointing authority in advance.
      (2)   The allowances for assistance are as follows:
         A.   The annual allowance for college credit coursework education assistance (per employee) is three thousand dollars ($3,000) per academic year.
         B.   The annual allowance for non-college credited coursework education assistance (per employee) is one thousand dollars ($1,000) per academic year.
         C.   Annual textbook reimbursement shall not exceed fifty percent (50%) of the actual cost of textbooks for college credit coursework and two hundred fifty dollars ($250.00) for non-college credit coursework during the academic year.
         D.   All coursework must be preapproved before commencement of the course.
   (c)   To qualify for assistance, plan participants shall satisfactorily complete the course(s) with a grade of C or better, or pass a pass/fail course. Reimbursement shall be made upon submission of official transcripts, tuition statements, and receipts for textbooks.
   (d)   An employee who has received educational assistance must remain an employee for one year following completion of the courses for which assistance was received. Should an employee separate from service with the City within the one year period, except in the event of a disability retirement, that employee must repay any assistance received in the one year period.
(Ord. 91-07. Passed 11-26-07; Ord. 125-18. Passed 12-17-18.)
160.11   CITY CLOTHING PROVIDED.
   (a)   The appointing authority reserves the right to prescribe appropriate attire and grooming and to set standards which are deemed to be in the best interest of the City and ensure an appropriate image for the City.
   (b)   The appointing authority requires that an employee's clothing, grooming, and overall appearance be appropriate, in good taste, present a favorable public image, and be in conformity with regulations established by the City due to the specialized nature of service provided or the employment position maintained.
   (c)   Clothing shall be conducive to the safe and effective performance of required job duties.
   (d)   Certain employees may be required to wear regulation uniforms while on duty. The applicable departments may establish policies and procedures governing uniforms. When employees are required to wear a regulation uniform, the City shall provide the uniforms and/or provide a uniform allowance as prescribed by the City ordinance or applicable collective bargaining agreement.
   (e)   Employees are required to keep uniforms neat, clean, and in good repair. City-issued uniforms may only be worn by employees while conducting official City business.
   (f)   The City shall provide standard work clothing and safety equipment for all maintenance employees of the Parks and Recreation, Service, Street, Vehicle Maintenance, Water/Waste Water, Storm Water Utility and the Building Department employees. Each item of work clothing shall be suitably and permanently identified as belonging to the City. Any item unaccounted for shall be charged to the employee.
   (g)   Employees not required to wear uniforms daily, may be provided shirts, sweaters, and jackets, etc. with the City of Reynoldsburg logo. The clothing may be worn for work at any lime but are primarily to be worn for special events where it is desired the City of Reynoldsburg employees can be identified.
      All clothing purchased must be approved colors and be branded with City of Reynoldsburg logo/name. Department directors are responsible for approving clothing options with the City of Reynoldsburg logo.
      While wearing city branded clothing, employees are to conduct themselves in a professional manner. This portion of the policy does not negate the ability of the City of Reynoldsburg from providing protective clothing, boots, vests, gloves, aprons or other items deemed protective in nature and intended for specific purposes.
      Uniforms or clothing purchased by the City and distributed to employees will be treated as a fringe benefit, included as wages to the employee and subject to withholding tax purposes unless not permit by law.
(Ord. 91-07. Passed 11-26-07; Ord. 40-2020. Passed 5-26-20.)
160.12   CITY CLOTHING PROVIDED (SENIOR POLICE MANAGEMENT).
   In addition to non-conflicting provisions in City Charter Section 7.07, the following shall apply to Senior Police Management.
   (a)   The City shall furnish the basic uniforms and new equipment for all sworn officers. Uniform parts and equipment shall be replaced by the City on an as-needed basis. All uniforms and equipment purchased by the City remain the property of the City and must be returned when a member is separated from City service for any reason.
   (b)   Uniform items not accounted for shall be replaced at the employee's expense. Failure to do so shall result in the value of the uniform items not accounted for being withheld from the employee's separation pay.
   (c)   The City shall repair or replace all uniform items damaged or destroyed in the line of duty so long as the damage was not due to the employee's misconduct or negligence.
   (d)   The City shall repair or replace eye glasses damaged or destroyed in the line of duty so long as the damage is not due to the employee's misconduct or negligence. This section shall provide coverage only for a like amount of the damaged eye glasses.
   (e)   Employees assigned to plain clothes or administrative duty shall be permitted to purchase civilian clothing and components up to the reimbursable amount of eight hundred fifty dollars ($850.00) per year. Clothing selected shall be at the discretion of the employee but shall be moderately conservative in style, cut, and color, and shall be acceptable to the local business community.
   (f)   If not caused by negligence or misconduct of the employee, civilian clothing and/or components damaged to the point of unserviceability, in the line of duty, shall be replaced by the City as soon as possible at no charge to the current or subsequent allowance. Replacement does not include normal wear and tear.
   (g)   Employees shall be reimbursed for necessary dry cleaning of uniforms or plain clothes items. Employees shall utilize the dry cleaning facility or facilities designated by the City. The following items shall be provided by the City:
      Trousers — 5
      Shirts, Winter —5
      Shirts, Summer — 5
      Ties — 3
      Tie Bar — 1
      Shoes — 1 pair
      Boots — 1 pair
      Jacket - All Season — 1
      Raincoat — 1
      Holster — 1
      Magazine — 2
      Magazine Pouches — 1 (dbl)
      Handcuffs — 1
      Handcuff Case — 1
      Handcuff Key — 1
      Belt Keepers — 4
      Walkie Talkie Holder — 1
      Mace — 1
      Mace Holder — 1
      Hat, Winter — 1
      Hat, Summer — 1
      Raincoat Cover — 1
      Hat Badge — 1
      Breast Badge — 2
      Name Plate — 2
      Whistle — 1
      Whistle Chain — 1
      Gloves — 1 pair
      Flashlight — 1
      Protective Vest — 1
      Belt(Trouser) — 1
      Gun Belt — 1
      Service Weapon — 1
      Formal Dress Police Uniform
(Ord. 91-07. Passed 11-26-07; Ord. 41-13. Passed 6-10-13; Ord. 96-2020. Passed 12-7-20.)