1994-071 To Adopt an Education and Training Policy for the Township of Oro-Medonte
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CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
BY-LAW NO. 94-71
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Being a By-Law to Adopt an Education and Training policy for the
Township of Oro-Medonte
WHEREAS Section 115 of the Municipal Act, R.S.O. 1990 provides that
Councils of every municipality may pass by-laws for providing for
the payment of costs incurred by officers or servants of the
Corporation enrolling in programs or courses of instruction,
training or education;
AND WHEREAS The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte wishes
to clearly state the pOlicies and procedures relating to education
and training of employees and Council members;
AND WHEREAS the Province of ontario has established a grant program
called the Municipal Incentive Training Grants program which will
help fund education and training costs provided an education and
training policy has been adopted by by-law;
NOW THEREFORE the Council for The Corporation of the Township of
Oro hereby enacts as follows:
1. That the Education and Training POlicy, attached as Schedule
"A" to this by-law, forms a part of this by-law.
2. That any by-law or part of any by-law by the former
municipalities of the Township of Oro and the Township of
Medonte to adopt an Education and Training Policy are hereby
repealed.
3. That this By-law shall come into force and take effect upon
the date of passing thereof.
BY-LAW READ A FIRST AND SECOND TIME THIS 6th DAY OF April ' 1994
BY-LAW READ A THIRD TIME AND FINALLY PASSED THIS 6th DAY OF
April , 1994
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
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DEPUTY MAYOR IAN BEARD
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tLERK DARLENE SHOEBRIDGE
SCHEDULE "A"
THE CORPORATION OF THE TOWNSHIP OF ORO-MEDONTE
Education and Traininq policv
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Preamble
The Corporation of the Township of Oro-Medonte recognizes the
importance and benefits derived from continuing education and
training of staff and Council members. All permanent employees are
encouraged to take courses of instruction or training directly
related to the employee's job. The philosophy of encouraging
professional development resulted in policies contained in the
Township's "Employment Conditions" by-law.
Purpose of this policy
The purpose of this policy is to focus on education and training
and provide a brief and comprehensive outline of the current
opportunities available to staff and coucil members of the Township
of Oro-Medonte. This policy is also being formalized within its
own by-law to meet the requirements to qualify for a Provincial
grant under the Municipal Training Incentive Grants Program.
Definitions:
(a) "Corporation" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
(b) "Council" means the Council of The Corporation of the Township
of Oro-Medonte.
(c) "Employee" means any salaried officer, clerk, workperson,
servant or other person in the employ of the Township but does
not include any person in the employ of a local board.
(d) "Permanent Employee" means an employee engaged for an
indefinite period of time and working in a position for which
the regular work week is not less than 35 hours, and who has
satisfactorily completed his/her probationary period of
employment and has been placed on permanent staff of the
Township.
(e) "Township" means The Corporation of the Township of Oro-
Medonte.
Eligible Participants:
All permanent employees enrolling in courses related to the
performance of their duties and all members of Council.
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Eligible Courses:
Courses or other training to be undertaken by an employee must have
prior approval of Council and/or the Chief Administrative Officer
and relate to the duties of the individual employee. All types of
courses, including technical, administrative, managerial etc. will
be eligible for assistance by the Township. In particular, courses
relating to the functions of the central administration of the
Township will be encouraged for administrative employees.
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;ligibili ty:
,llment in education/training session(s) must
d/or the Chief Administrative Officer.
incurred above tuition, registration,
materials, the level and extent of payment
omodation, meals and any other expenses must
be claimable by the applicant or council
Reimbursement Policies:
Upon successful completion of the course training session, the
eligible participant shall be re-imbursed on the following basis:
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Tuition and/or registration upon supplying the Chief
Administrative Officer satisfactory proof of successful
passing of the course. In courses when no examinations a~e
held, upon the eligible participant supplying the Townsh~p
Administrator with satisfactory proof that he/she has attended
at least 80% of the total lectures;
Examination fees and other similar fees, upon presentation of
the receipts to the Township Treasurer;
Books and course materials, upon presentation of receipts to
the Township Treasurer.
Transportation, accomodation and meals, upon presentation of
receipts to the Township Treasurer and subject to the specific
approval of Council.
with regard to members of Council: Members of Council shall
receive in addition to their annual remuneration, per diem
payments in the amount of $150.00 for attendance at
Conferences, Seminars and for attendance at out of town
meetings relating to municipal business to which they have
been authorized or delegated to attend by Council.
When an eligible employee attends an education or training course
of which the gross Township cost, excluding salary, exceeds
$500.00, the employee shall agree to remain in the employ of the
Township for a period of one (1) year following the completion of
the course, or the employee shall reimburse the Township at the
rate of 10% of the total Township costs for each month of the year
for which the requirement was not fulfilled to a maximum of the
total gross Township costs.
participant's Responsibility:
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It is the participant's responsibility to dutifully attend those
training sessions or courses sponsored by the Municipality and to
submit appropriate and timely reports as may be required.
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Budgetary Commitment:
The Township has recognized education and training costs in past
budgets and intends to continue to set aside monies towards the
education and training of its employees and Council members.
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