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examination. To retain the 2.5% differential, RCMEA members will be required to pass an annual recertification proficiency examination. 16.14 Temporary Upgrade An employee temporarily assigned by the supervisor to work in a higher paid classification shall receive a temporary upgrade to the lowest point of the range in the higher classification which will result in an increase over his regular rate of pay. This temporary upgrade shall be effective on the 11 th work day in the higher classification. 16.15 Shift Equalization Pay for Battalion Chiefs Battalion Chiefs and the Administrative Chief/Fire Marshall assigned to a forty (40) hour work week shall receive shift equalization pay of 8.5% of their base salary per year. This shift differential pay takes into account the differences in pay received for holidays, year- end NA VL payoff and year-end leave buyout. 16.16 Educational Expense Reimbursement 16.16.1 Management unit employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of costs of tuition, registration fees, books and supplies and other educational expenses incurred in connection with enrollment in and successful completion of courses of instruction related to the employee's position with the City or a higher position with the City. 16.16.2 Effective October 1, 1991, an employee shall be eligible to receive reimbursement not to exceed six hundred and fifty dollars ($650.00) per fiscal year, are approved in advance of enrollment by the Personnel Director and the employee's department head, and the employee successfully completes such course submitted for reimbursement with a grade of "C" or better. The Educational Expense Reimbursement Program may be used for professional development workshops or seminars. 16.16.3 The Personnel Officer may establish standards and criteria and enact such rules, regulations, procedures and policies as are necessary or appropriate to implement the provisions of this Section 16.16. 16.17 Training The Personnel Officer is responsible for developing training programs in order to improve the efficiency and broaden the knowledge of employees in the perfonnance of their duties. Successful completion of special training may be considered in making advancements and promotions. The Association may appoint a member to meet with the Personnel Officer to plan, evaluate and recommend training programs. 16 .. " . - .- "..-..... ~^