STATEMENT OF POLICY AND PROCEDURE
Section: NLLS Employee(s) | Chapter: Conditions of Employment | Page(s): 1
Subject: PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT | Sec 1, 1D
Reviewed 2022/07/08 | Revised: 2022/08/26 | Effective: 2017/05/13
- Employee(s) are encouraged to pursue professional development where relevant to their position. Upon completion of professional development approved by Northern Lights Library System (NLLS), the employee will submit a written report to the department manager citing highlights and any learning take backs for NLLS.
- Staff may engage in professional development opportunities upon written approval of the Executive Director and in accordance with Board approved budget, where costs will be incurred by NLLS.
- Employees who are covered by the NLLS Overtime Agreement are eligible for time in lieu if NLLS requires them to take professional development outside of their regular hours.
- Employees are not eligible for time in lieu if NLLS is to cover their expenses, in whole or in part, for professional development which NLLS is not requiring them to attend.
