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I <br /> Orange County Personnel Rules and Regulations Effective Date: <br /> H. All reimbursement checks shall be forwarded to the employee via the Finance <br /> Department. <br /> I. Expenses for training courses, seminars or workshops shall not be reimbursed <br /> under this procedure. <br /> J. An employee may receive an advance payment of no more than 50% of the <br /> tuition costs, (verification of costs must accompany request for advance <br /> payment) provided they shall agree to repay the County should their <br /> employment terminate prior to and/or before a date within one month of <br /> course completion or should the employee fail to complete the course as <br /> specified in Section N. <br /> K. In the event that repayment is necessary, repayment shall be made to the <br /> County by direct reimbursement or by payroll deduction within two semi- <br /> monthly periods or a one month period. Authorization or the number and <br /> amount of payroll deductions shall be made by the County Manager. <br /> L. The County Manager may consult with the relevant Department Heads in <br /> determining termination status of an employee and may also enlist the aid of <br /> the County Revenue Department in securing repayment. <br /> M. Upon recommendation of the supervising department head and the approval of <br /> the Manager, a leave of absence at full or part pay during or outside of regular <br /> working hours may be granted to permit an employee to take courses of study <br /> as indicated in Section C. <br /> N. The procedures and policy for extended educational leave without pay are <br /> synonymous with those outlined for leave without pay. <br /> O. An employee going on full Education Leave with pay will be obligated to <br /> remain employed with the County for one (1) year following completion of <br /> their education. If the agreement is not kept the employee is expected to <br /> refund tuition fees and other expenses paid by the County as indicated in <br /> Section L and/or amounts will be held out from final compensation due the <br /> employee at termination. <br /> f � <br /> q11 S//4( <br /> Mank W. , ounty ager Ddte <br /> Issue Date: Page 2 <br />