Approval Procedures. 11.7.1 All application forms for Professional Growth shall be submitted for prior approval using the following sequence: 11.7.1.1 Employee completes Professional Growth Application and submits it to their immediate supervisor not less than 20 days prior to the first day of instruction. 11.7.1.2 Within five (5) workdays of receiving the Application, the supervisor shall approve or disapprove the request and forward it to the Director of Human Resources. 11.7.1.3 Within five (5) workdays of receiving the Application, the Director of Human Resources shall approve or disapprove the request and forward it to the employee. 11.7.1.4 Timelines may be waived, for special circumstances, by mutual agreement of the employee and the Director of Human Resources. 11.7.2 Only courses approved and completed after July 1, 2005 shall qualify for the program. 11.7.3 In the event approval is denied, the employee may appeal the decision.
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