HomeMy WebLinkAboutRES2023-059 Personnel Policy No 2 - Training Expenses CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA Sponsored by: Bower
RESOLUTION 2023-059
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SEWARD,
ALASKA, ADOPTING PERSONNEL POLICY #2023-02: TRAINING
EXPENSE POLICY
WHEREAS, Seward City Code 3.05.015 A. 2. states the city council shall adopt all
personnel policies; and
WHEREAS,the city manager requests the city council adopt Personnel Policy#2023-
02; and
WHEREAS,Personnel Policy#2023-02 provides the parameters concerning training
and related training expenses; and
WHEREAS,the policy is applicable to all employees.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA that:
Section 1. The Seward City Council adopts Personnel Policy #2023-02: Training
Expense in its entirety as attached herein.
Section 2.This resolution shall take effect immediately upon adoption.
PASSED AND APPROVED by the City Council of the City of Seward, Alaska, this 8th
day of May, 2023.
THE CITY OF SEWARD,ALASKA
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Sue McClure, Mayor
AYES: Calhoon, Barnwell, DeMoss, Osenga, Wells, Finch, McClure
NOES: None
ABSENT: None
ABSTAIN: None
CITY OF SEWARD, ALASKA
RESOLUTION 2023-059
ATTEST:
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City Council Agenda Statement
Meeting Date: May 8, 2023 t!
To: City Council
Through: Janette Bower, City Manager
From: Tammy Nickell, Human Resources Manager
Subject: Resolution 2023-059:Adopting Personnel Policy#2023-02: Training Expense
Policy
Background and justification:
Seward City Code 3.05.015 A. 2. states the city council shall adopt all personnel policies. The
city manager requests the city council adopt Personnel Policy #2023-02.
Personnel Policy #2023-02 provides the parameters concerning training and related training
expenses. The policy is applicable to all employees.
Comprehensive and Strategic Plan Consistency Information
This legislation is consistent with (citation listed):
Comprehensive Plan:
Strategic Plan:
Other:
Certification of Funds
Total amount of funds listed in this legislation: $ 0
This legislation (✓):
Creates revenue in the amount of: $
Creates expenditure in amount of: $
Creates a savings in the amount of: $
✓ Has no fiscal impact
Funds are (✓):
Budgeted Line item(s):
Not budgeted
✓ Not applicable
Fund Balance Information
Affected Fund (✓):
General SMIC Electric Wastewater
Boat Harbor Parking Water Healthcare
Motor Pool Other
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Note:amounts are unaudited
Fund Balance/Net position — unrestricted/unassigned $ n/a
Finance Director Signature:
Attorney ew
✓ Yes Attorney Signature:
Not applicable Comments:
Administration Recommendation
Approve Res.
Other:
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City of Seward
Training Expense Policy
Approved by City Council Resolution 2023-059
May 8, 2023
Personnel Policy #2023-02
Applicable to All Employees
Training Expense Policy
A. Department head training programs.
Each department head shall develop and conduct practical training programs suited to the
special requirements of the department. Training programs shall particularly emphasize
accident prevention, employee safety, and public relations, as well as increased competence.
B. Off-site training.
1. All off-site training is subject to budget appropriations and department head and city
manager approval.
2. Employees may be given the opportunity to attend off-site training, conferences or
seminars, at the city's expense.
3. Training opportunities may be in the form of college classes when the classes best fit the
training needs. However, payment of college classes with the sole intent of obtaining a
college degree is prohibited.
C. Agreement signed.
1. Employees must sign an agreement consistent with the below regarding repayment of
training for new employees, in order to outline expectations.
2. However, regardless of whether an agreement was signed, the following repayment may
be required:
a. An employee who terminates employment within 12 months of the date of training
shall reimburse the city for the cost associated with the training.
b. Reimbursement shall be prorated; i.e., if training cost is $1,200 and the employee
leaves six months after training, the employee is required to reimburse the city
$600.00.
3. The city manager may waive the reimbursement requirement on a case-by-case basis
based on good cause related to hardship.
Personnel Policy #2023-02
May 8, 2023
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