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THE CORPORATION OF THE VILLAGE OF TIVERTON
BY-LAW NUMBER 1989 - ,
Being a bylaw to adopt a Training and Development Policy
NOW THEREFORE, the Council of the Corporation of the Village of Tiverton
hereby adopts the Training and Development Policy as attached as Schedule
one.
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED, SIGNED AND SEALED THIS
'StiDAY OF ~ 1989.
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SCHEDULE ONÉ
VILLAGE OF TIVERTON
TRAINING AND DEVELOPMENT POLICY
GENERAL STATEMENT OF POLICY
It is the policy of the Municipality of the Village of Tiverton to assist its
employees in the upgrading of skills, knowledge and qualifications in order to
increase current job performance and the potential for assuming increased respon-
sibilities. The Municipality of the Village of Tiverton recognizes the need for,
and the benefits which accrue from effective training and development programs
which can serve to raise the performance level of individual employees and the
general quality of performance of the municipal administration.
PURPOSE:
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The purpose of this policy is to:
i) attract and retain competent employees who are concerned with their
personal development and interested in building a rewarding career with
the Municipality:
ii) provide, on an equitable and consistent basis, the method of meeting
the training and developmental needs of municipal employees, in
accordance with individual and organizational needs, requirements and
objectives:
iii) help enrich the work experience of municipal employees, allowing greater
satisfaction and prepa!ation for assuming increased levels of perform-
ance and responsibility.
DEFINITIONS:
Training:
Program(s) of activity designed to raise an employee to the level of
competence required for present job responsibilities.
Development:
Program(s) of activity designed to prepare an employee for future job
responsibilities.
Employee-Initiated Participation:
A request by an employee for permission to participate in training and
development activities, with or without the assistance of the
municipality.
Employer-Initiated Participation:
A request by the municipality for employee participation in training and
development activities as a requisite for maintaining or increasing
individual performance levels in accordance with municipal goals,objective
and needs.
Educational Courses:
program(s) courses offered by educational or professional institutions
which the municipality has recognized as contributing to the increased
knowledge of the employee.
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Conference/Conventions
Activities which are related to membership in professional/municipal
organizations or associations which have as their purpose the conducting
of association business or related activities; usually an annual event
requiring a leave of absence from municipal job duties.
In-House Training
Programs/cou~ses offered or sponsored by the municipality and such
organizations as O.M.M.I. which are available to municipal employees;
includes on-the-joò-training, instruction, seminars and other
municipality-sponsored -activities.
Educational Leave of Absence
Leave from present job duties on a part-time or full-time basis for the
purpose of advancing an employee's abilities or supplementing professional
or skill training.
Work Commitment:
The period of work.o9ligaçion ~n empl9yee is required to undertake as a
cond~tion for rece~v~ng financ~al assistance granted under the terms of
this policy.
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STATEMENTS OF RESPONSIBILITY
1. COUNCIL
The Council of the Municipality of the Village of Tiverton will:
1. Establish a formal policy through which responsibility it allocated and
procedures established with respect to the training and educational
functions.
2. Establish a budget for training and education which will provide the
necessary annual resources to meet the municipality's needs.
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3. Demonstrate its support for the proper education and training of its
employees through membership in the Ontario Municipal Management
Institute.
4. Encourage staff members to participate in the training seminars offered
by the Institute and in its professional development program, the
Certified Municipal Manager (CMM) designation program.
5. Encourage its staff members to explain and seek approval for new methods
or practices which have been learned through training seminars or
educational instruction.
6. Recognize the significant accomplishments of staff who attend such
training seminars or who are awarded a professional designation.
11. THE CLERK TREASURER
1. Establish and maintain central training and development records and files.
2. Identify the overall training and development needs of the municipality.
3. Manage and coordinate the training and development budget, including
administering the tuition reimbursement plan.
4. Coordinate arrangements for employee participation at out-at-town
training and development activities.
I II . EMPLOYEE
The employee will:
1. Participate in training activities where requested by the municipality.
2. Be prepared to take advantage, and make the most effective use of the
training and development opportunities available.
3Þ Expect to make a personal and financial contributions toward his/her
career development.
4. Realize that assistance with his/her career development is not a fringe
benefit, nor an automatic entitlement.
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TUITION REIMBURSEMENT - EDUCATIONAL COURSES
1. To qualify for financial assistance, an employee prior to enrolling
in a particular course(s) of study, must
1. full time employee - or councillor
1.1. Course(s) of study requested by the employee - councillor, for
financial assistance must have
A direct application to present or anticipated future job responsibilities.
II. TUITION REFUND
2.1 Participation in educational courses may be eligible for financial
assistance as follows:
2. 100% of tuition expenses.
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2.12 The employee will provide proof of completion (final transcript
of marks or proof of 100% attendance in courses where there is
no formal examination) which will be forwarded on the tuition
reimbursement form to:
a) the Department Head.
for review and documentation, and authorization of refund,
which is to be forwarded, for the release of funds to the
a) Treasurer.
2.13 The employee may, as a condition of reimbursement, also be
required to
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a) make a further written report outlining the objectives of
the course, it relationsship to departmental municipal goals
and objectives and the value obtained.
b) a further verbal report/presentation to fellow employees
outlining the objectives of the course and value obtained.
c) a and b above.
2.2 Employer Initiated Participation:
2.21 Where an employee is requested by the municipality to undertake
participation in educational course(s) the municipality will
through the
a) departmental budget.
assume:
a) all expenses associated with participation in educational
course(s)
2.22 The employee will provide proof of completion (final transcript
of marks or proof of 100% attendance in course(s) where there is
no formal examination which will be forwarded with the tuition
reimbursement for to the
a) department head.
for review, documentation and authorization of refund, which is
to be forwarded, for release of funds to the
a) Treasurer.
111 Conference and Convention Attendance:
Eligibility:
1.1. To be eligible for convention/conference attendance the
employee must
a) be an employee of the municipality.
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Approval:
2.1 Approval for participation in convention/conference attendance,
must be obtained at least 15 days prior to the enrollment date
from:
a) Council.
Expenses:
3.1 The municipality shall assume all allowable cost associated with
attendance at approved activities, including:
a) registration fee.
b) Transportation costs, in accordance with the municipal policy
i e. mileage allowances)
c) Accommodation expenses.
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but excluding:
a) personal entertainment expenses.
b) travelling/accommodation expenses for family members.
c) other unauthorized expenses.
3.2 A per diem expense allowance will be paid for incidental and personal
expenses associated with participation at conference/convention
activities at the rate of $90.00 per full day and $58.00 per half
day as per by-law number 1989-:t
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