SCHOOLING, LICENSING AND CLOTHING‌ Sample Clauses

SCHOOLING, LICENSING AND CLOTHING‌. 19.1: The City agrees that the City's budget shall contain funding for employment related vocational/technical schooling expenses for all bargaining unit employees and pay all required annual fees for State Licenses and Certificate of Competency required for the operation of the facility and job descriptions. This shall include licenses and certificates required for classifications above the employee’s current classification, including but not limited to the State Commercial Driver’s License endorsement. The City shall not pay for standard driver’s licenses, or non-applicable endorsements i.e. motorcycle. Employees will use the annual evaluation/review process to request additional training to facilitate their annual career goals. For positions that require a CDL, the City will provide the training needed (classroom and driving) to obtain their license. The costs associated with the written test will be reimbursed to the employee. The training will be coordinated with a third party trainer and may be in conjunction with another City. The City desires to provide all required training in a timely manner in order to prevent certifications from lapsing. Employees who are aware they have certifications lapsing should notify the superintendent who will attempt to have the employee receive training prior to the certification lapsing. If the training is not available, or staffing doesn’t allow, the employee will be sent to the next available local training. Employees will use the annual evaluation/review process to request additional training to facilitate their annual career goals.