Narrative of Resolution:
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To adopt a Sullivan County Education and Certification Reimbursement Policy.
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If Resolution requires expenditure of County Funds, provide the following information:
Amount to be authorized by Resolution: up to $5,000 a year per employee
Are funds already budgeted? Yes
Specify Compliance with Procurement Procedures:
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WHEREAS, the County of Sullivan is committed to the development of employees and the belief that education is a lifelong process which enhances work performance and increases career mobility within the organization, thereby helping employees provide better service to the public; and
WHEREAS, the County Manager through the Adopted 2023 County Budget has included funding to expand the existing education reimbursement offered to county employees, and
WHEREAS, the County has established a program to enhance tuition reimbursement associated with a degree or certification program, or individual course work is available to those employees who meet the criteria and successfully complete the program or course.
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the Sullivan County Legislature hereby adopts the attached Sullivan County Education and Certification Reimbursement Policy, to be effective January 1, 2023.