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6 <br /> for the course. Verification of a passing grade or <br /> successful completion must also accompany the request. <br /> (A grade of "C" or "Pass" is required in formal course <br /> work.) Nothing is paid if the employee fails to complete the <br /> course. <br /> 16.1.5 Funding for the program shall be available up to the limits <br /> established by the County Commissioners and monies <br /> shall be disbursed on a fiscal year basis. <br /> 16.1.6 Request for reimbursement must be made within 30 days <br /> of course completion. The employee shall be responsible <br /> for obtaining reimbursements. <br /> 16.1.7 Successful completion of the course or degree shall not <br /> warrant additional pay. <br /> 16.1.8 All reimbursement checks shall be forwarded to the <br /> employee via the Finance Department. <br /> 16.1.9 Expenses for training courses, seminars or workshops <br /> shall not be reimbursed under this procedure. See Article <br /> III. Section 9. <br /> 16.1.10 An employee may receive an advance payment of no more <br /> than 50% of the tuition costs, (verification of costs must <br /> accompany request for advance payment) provided they <br /> shall agree to repay the County should their employment <br /> terminate prior to and/or before a date within one month of <br /> course completion or should the employee fail to complete <br /> the course as specified in Section 16.1.4. <br /> 16.1.11 In the event that repayment is necessary, repayment shall <br /> be made to the County by direct reimbursement or by <br /> payroll deduction within two semi-monthly periods or a one <br /> month period. Authorization or the number and amount of <br /> payroll deductions shall be made by the County Manager. <br /> 16.1.12 The County Manager may consult with the relevant <br /> Department Heads in determining termination status of an <br /> employee and may also enlist the aid of the County <br /> Revenue Department in securing repayment. <br /> 16.1.13 Upon recommendation of the supervising department head <br /> and the approval of the Manager, a leave of absence at full <br /> or part pay during or outside of regular working hours may <br /> be granted to permit an employee to take courses of study <br /> as indicated in Section 16.1.2. <br />