FLEXIBILITY - TRAINING Sample Clauses

FLEXIBILITY - TRAINING. The Parties recognise the need for comprehensive training programs so as to improve the efficient operation of Council and the maintenance of proper customer service. Therefore, as a means of enabling greater flexibility in the provision of training and development opportunities, selected training programs may be conducted on Saturdays between the hours of 9.00 am and 5.00 pm or on weekday evenings Monday to Thursday between the hours of 5.00 pm and 8.30pm subject to mutual agreement. A minimum period of 1 month’s notice will be provided prior to any training program being conducted during these times. Where possible, flexible options (ie. more than one opportunity to attend a program) will be provided. No employee will be required to attend any more than an aggregate of 15 hours of this type of training in any one financial year. Payment will be at ordinary time and Council will meet expenses incurred to provide care for dependents.