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September 5, 1995 Proposed Change to Article VI~ Leaves of Absence, of the Cabarrus County Personnel Ordinance. Section 28. Educational Leave From: A leave of absence with or without pay during regular working hours may be granted to a pe~-manent full-time employee to take one course per semester which will better equip the employee to perform assigned duties upon the recommendation of the department head, and with the approval of the County Manager. If leave with pay is elected, the employee shall be required to reimburse the County for the time away from work necessary for attendance in the course, if the employee terminates employment with the County within a time period specified by the County Manager. Employees who are eligible for the educational incentive program, as contained in Appendix G, shall not be eligible for educational leave with pay. To: An educational leave of absence, with or without pay, may be granted to a regular full-time employee to take one course per semester or term which will better equip the employee to perform job related duties. Each request would have to be approved by the department head and the County Manager. Leave will be granted to only attend institutions accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. An employee granted educational leave with pay shall agree in writing to return to their regular work schedule with the county upon completion of training and to remain in the employ of the county for a period equal to twice the educational leave received, or to reimburse the county for all compensation received while on educational leave and tuition costs reimbursed to the employee for the course. An employee on educational leave with full pay shall continue to earn leave credits and any other benefits to which county employees are entitled. An employee on educational leave with partial pay shall earn proportional leave credits and benefits. Employees who are eligible for the educational incentive program, as contained in Appendix G, shall not be eligible for educational leave with pay. Reimbursement for Tuition, Fees and Books An employee may receive reimbursement for one (1) course at a time (including those taken outside of working hours) which will better equip the employee to perform assigned duties, subject to the approval of the department head and the County Manager. The county shall reimburse the employee for tuition costs (up to $400), provided the employee submits a receipt of tuition expenses and a notice of successful completion (passing grade or better) of the course from institution accredited by the Southern Association of'Colleges and Schools.