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Career <br />VOW <br />1"i'_ ► M_ <br />External Training/Workshops Training or workshops provided or sponsored by outside <br />sources generally require pre - registration and a fee. <br />Employees must have supervisory approval to attend <br />training and may request the City pay the registration fee. <br />Employees should consult with their supervisor about their <br />department's or division's process for enrolling in external <br />training. <br />Task Teams /Committees All City employees are eligible to serve on task teams and <br />committees. Participation is encouraged as a means to <br />develop new skills, interact with other employees, and <br />gain broader knowledge of the organization. Examples <br />include departmental Safety, Recognition/Award, and <br />Diversity Committees. <br />Professional Some employees are encouraged to maintain professional <br />Or memberships and certifications in order to stay current in <br />their fields. Depending on the employees departmental <br />budget, membership fees may be paid for by the <br />department, but in many cases the employee is responsible <br />for these fees. Some organizations offer a reduced fee for <br />individuals or for student memberships. These <br />organizations may also offer local workshops or <br />conferences which non - members may attend. Supervisory <br />approval is needed for membership reimbursement and <br />attendance at conferences scheduled during normal <br />working hours. <br />Flex -Time Flex -time arrangements are guided by labor contract <br />provisions and the ability of a work unit to accommodate <br />flex -time requests. Flex -time may sometimes be arranged <br />when an employee has a personal need to work a schedule <br />other than the one originally assigned. Supervisors must <br />approve flex -time schedules. <br />(Mbooklet 11194) <br />