QUALIFICATION - College Units. In order to be eligible to receive the flat-rate incentive bonus of $50 per month, the employee must satisfactorily complete fifteen (15) semester or equivalent units of career-oriented, college level course work. Satisfactory completion means receiving a grade of "C" or better if course is graded, or "Credit" if no grade is given. These units must have been completed while employed with the City in a classification represented by this unit, must have been taken on the employee's off-duty time and at his own expense, and must be approved by the Personnel Office. Three (3) of the fifteen (15) units must have been earned during the two (2) year period preceding qualification. Units will be approved if they meet the following guidelines: (1) are directly related to the employee's position or normal promotional career opportunities within the City, as determined by the Personnel Office; or (2) are creditable toward a college degree from an accredited college or university. Without prior approval, no guarantee can be given that course work will be accepted. The date of initial qualification of this incentive bonus pay shall be the date which proof of completion of fifteen (15) units is submitted to the Personnel Office. Compensation of this bonus shall begin at the beginning of the pay period in which proof of qualification is submitted. Forms for application of qualification shall be provided by the Personnel Office and must be completed by the employee and submitted to the Personnel Office with proof of qualification. A grade card, transcript, or appropriate form signed by the instructor shall serve as proof of qualification. Qualification shall continue for a two (2) year period from the date of initial qualification.
