Payment for Non-Required Courses (Other). The EMPLOYER shall reimburse the cost of tuition or fee, if any, for other non-required, Fire Department related courses, certifications, schools, seminars, or licensing taken by EMPLOYEES and approved in accordance with this Section. Expenses, such as tuition, meals, lodging, travel, and compensation as per Article XV, Sections 6 and 10, shall be absorbed by the EMPLOYER as required by law. All courses, certifications, schools, seminars, or licensing eligible for payment under this section shall: (a) Be reviewed and approved by the Fire Chief or designee prior to enrollment. (b) Be initiated and completed while in the employ of the Fire Department. (c) Be completed with sufficient evidence to the Fire Chief or designee of a grade of "C" or better, or passing grade in ungraded courses, etc.. A special effort shall be made by the EMPLOYER to allow EMPLOYEES who wish to attend Fire Department related courses to do so. The EMPLOYEE shall submit a request for the course, certification, school, seminar, or licensing to the Training coordinator and upon approval shall complete the Travel/Training submission, if required. The Fire Chief and the Training coordinator shall determine approval and expenses allowed, if any, and process a request for reimbursement upon successful completion. Any rejections and/or denials shall be subject to appeal to the Fire Chief.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
