§ 114-451. Employee development.  


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  • (a)

    The commissioner of human resources shall cooperate with department heads, employees and others in promoting and providing programs of development for the civil service. Such programs shall improve the quality of service rendered to the public and to enhance employees' skills for advancement and career success.

    (b)

    The commissioner of human resources shall cooperate with department heads, employees and others in promoting measures directed toward making working conditions more sanitary, safe and healthful.

    (c)

    The commissioner of human resources shall create a comprehensive tuition assistance/job training program for all eligible employees of the city. The tuition assistance/job training program shall consist of associate and/or college degree programs and job-specific certification programs that are directly related to an employee's present position or to a reasonable promotional/transfer opportunity within the city that are approved by the commissioner of human resources. Included in the establishment of this program, the commissioner of human resources shall also create policies related to eligibility criteria, application process, performance requirements, and repayment obligations.

(Ord. No. 2007-22(06-O-2700), § 1, 3-27-07; Ord. No. 2015-24(15-O-1194), § 1, 5-27-15 )