Tuition Refund. A. After advance notification to the Personnel Department and approval by the Mayor or Personnel Director and dependent upon funds being available, course reimbursement for tuition, registration fees and related texts will be made upon successful completion (grade of “C” or higher) of any course taken in a field directly performed on behalf of the City. Registration and lodging for seminars may also be charged to this benefit. Reimbursement from an accredited institution shall be paid at the rate of 90% of books, tuition, and fees expenses. Should an employee resign or be discharged within five (5) years of receipt of a particular tuition reimbursement, employee shall repay to the City the reimbursement(s) received as follows: termination date within: twelve (12) months of receipt of reimbursement – 100%; within 1-2 years – 80%; within 2-3 years – 60%; within 3-4 years – 40%; and within 4-5 years – 20%. Employee has no obligation to reimburse after serving five or more years with the City. Should an employee be discharged due to a change in administration, “no cause termination”, the payback provisions in this article are null and void.
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Samples: Wages and Salaries Agreement, Wages and Salaries Agreement
Tuition Refund. A. After advance notification to the Personnel Department and approval by the Mayor or Personnel Director and dependent upon funds being available, course reimbursement for tuition, registration fees and related texts will be made upon successful completion (grade of “C” or higher) of any course taken in a field directly performed on behalf of the City. Registration and lodging for seminars may also be charged to this benefit. Reimbursement from an accredited institution shall be paid at the rate of 90% of books, tuition, and fees expenses. Should an employee resign or be discharged within five (5) years of receipt of a particular tuition reimbursement, employee shall repay to the City the reimbursement(s) received as follows: termination date within: twelve (12) months of receipt of reimbursement – 100%; within 1-2 years – 80%; within 2-3 years – 60%; within 3-4 years – 40%; and within 4-5 years – 20%. Employee has no obligation to reimburse after serving five or more years with the City. Should an employee be discharged due to a change in administration, “no cause termination”, the payback provisions in this article are null and void.
B. The City shall provide an annual continuing education stipend in the amount of $2,500 to be paid the first pay in January.
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Samples: Wages and Salaries Agreement, Wages and Salaries Agreement