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30 Orange County Personnel Rules and Regulations Effective Date: H. All reimbursement checks shall be forwarded to the employee via the Finance Department. I. Expenses for training courses, seminars or workshops shall not be reimbursed under this procedure. J. An employee may receive an advance payment of no more than 50% of the tuition costs, (verification of costs must accompany request for advance payment) provided they shall agree to repay the County should their employment terminate prior to and/or before a date within one month of course completion or should the employee fail to complete the course as specified in Section N. K. In the event that repayment is necessary, repayment shall be made to the County by direct reimbursement or by payroll deduction within two semi- monthly periods or a one month period. Authorization or the number and amount of payroll deductions shall be made by the County Manager. L. The County Manager may consult with the relevant Department Heads in determining termination status of an employee and may also enlist the aid of the County Revenue Department in securing repayment. M. Upon recommendation of the supervising department head and the approval of the Manager, a leave of absence at full or part pay during or outside of regular working hours may be granted to permit an employee to take courses of study as indicated in Section C. N. The procedures and policy for extended educational leave without pay are synonymous with those outlined for leave without pay. O. An employee going on full Education Leave with pay will be obligated to remain employed with the County for one (1) year following completion of their education. If the agreement is not kept the employee is expected to refund tuition fees and other expenses paid by the County as indicated in Section L and/or amounts will be held out from final compensation due the employee at termination. Frank W. Clifton, County Manager Date Issue Date: Page 2