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16.16 Educational Expense Reimbursement 16.16.1 16.16.2 Management unit employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of costs of tuition, registration fees, books, calculators, and other related items and supplies that are incurred in connection with enrollment in and successful completion of an education development program or course. 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 Human Resources 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 Human Resources Director 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 Human Resources Director is responsible for developing training programs in order to improve the efficiency and broaden the knowledge of employees in the performance 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 Human Resources Director to plan, evaluate and recommend training programs. 16.18 Licenses and Certificates Employees who are required by State or Federal agencies, or by job description, to be licensed or certificated shall be reimbursed for the fees for such license or certificate, including other DMV licenses above Class 'C' required by the Department of Motor Vehicles. 16.19 Vacations 16.19.1 16.19.2 16.19.3 All regular full-time management unit employees who have worked for the City six (6) months or more shall be entitled to vacation leave. The time during the calendar year at which an employee shall take vacation shall be determined by the department head with due regard to the wishes of the employee and with particular regard to the needs of the service. During the period from March 1 through April 15 of each calendar year, all employees shall, on a form provided by the City, indicate their preferences for vacation periods. Preference of vacation date shall be given to employees according to their length of service in as reasonable manner as possible. Each department will post a final vacation schedule by April 30 of each year. Full-time employees shall be entitled to annual vacation leave as follows: Upon date of hire through the fourth year of service, workers shall accrue vacation at a rate (3.077 hours per pay period) that yields 80 hours of vacation per year. The fifth through the ninth year of service, workers will accrue vacation at a rate (4.615 hours per pay period) that yields 120 hours of vacation per year. The tenth through the sixteenth year of service, workers will 16