Common use of Professional Development Reimbursement Clause in Contracts

Professional Development Reimbursement. Employees (excluding Engineering Managers) are eligible for reimbursement of up to six hundred twenty-five dollars ($625) for each two (2) year period beginning on January 1, 1999, for memberships in professional organizations, professional license fees required by the employee’s classification, subscriptions to professional publications, attendance fees at job-related professional development activities and purchase of job-related computer hardware and software (excludes automation connectivity, support, or subscription fees) from a standardized County-approved list or with Department Head approval, provided each employee complies with the provisions of the Computer Use and Security Policy adopted by the Board of Supervisors and the applicable manuals. In order to receive reimbursement, the employee must have been in an eligible classification when the expense was incurred. Each professional development reimbursement request must be approved by the Department Head and submitted through the regular demand process. Demands must be accompanied by proof of payment (copy of invoice or receipt). Certification regarding compliance with the County’s computer use and security policy may be required. Questions regarding appropriateness of request will be answered by the Office of the County Administrator.