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A. Unit members who participate in the Tuition Assistance Program shall be eligible for tuition reimbursement pursuant to the following provisions:
1) The maximum sum reimbursable to unit members shall be a sum equal to the Arizona resident rate charged at Arizona State University for two (2) semesters (Spring, Fall) of nine (9) credits each.
2) No unit member shall be reimbursed for courses taken in excess of eighteen (18) credit hours in any fiscal year, e.g., July 1, through June 30, nor shall they be entitled to reimbursement for more than nine (9) credit hours in any one (1) semester.
3) To be eligible for any reimbursement, unit members must have successsfully completed academic or training courses approved by the department head and the Personnel Director as provided in existing regulations.
B. Tuition reimbursement in accordance with this Article will be made in the event an employee’s approved course of instruction is terminated solely and directly as a result reimbursement shall not occur in the event of any other voluntary or involuntary change in job assignment or employment status.
C. The City will reimburse unit members for expenses incurred as a result of requiring and maintaining certification required by the City for Building Inspectors, Construction Permit Specialists, and Operation Assistants Air side once they pass the test, on a one time basis only.
D. Unit classifications at pay range 324 and above shall be allowed to utilize up to $150 to attend one-day, in-state, city-related seminars/training and city-related memberships.