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required to undergo a comprehensive background investigation prior to receiving <br /> approval from the Police Chief to use this facility. <br /> 36.3 Temporary Employee Practices <br /> If anticipated changes to the City's temporary employment policy affects Union <br /> bargaining unit work, the City will discuss said policy changes with <br /> representatives of the Union. <br /> 36.4 Flexible Spending Accounts <br /> The City maintains a flexible spending account for Union employees in <br /> accordance with the provisions of IRS Code 125. Expenses included in the <br /> program shall include eligible child care and medical expenses. Any monthly <br /> administrative fee charged by the plan administrator shall be paid by the <br /> participating employee. <br /> 36.5 Commercial Drivers License <br /> Employees required to possess commercial drivers licenses will be provided <br /> reasonable time off with pay to take medical and drivers examinations required to <br /> attain/maintain said license upon the approval of their supervisor. Expenses <br /> associated with the required commercial driver's bi-annual medical examination <br /> and fees charged by DMV to take the required driver's examination shall be paid <br /> by the City. <br /> 36.6 Reimbursement for Licenses and Certificates <br /> The City shall reimburse employees for all regular fees incurred in obtaining <br /> licenses or certificates that are required by the City for the job classification of the <br /> employee. Employees shall be granted paid time, including reasonable travel <br /> time, to take tests which occur during the employees' regularly scheduled work <br /> shift to obtain licenses or certificates that are required by the City for the current <br /> job classification of the employee with the exception of a Class "C" Drivers <br /> license. Time spent taking tests outside the regularly scheduled work day are not <br /> considered as time worked for purposes of calculating overtime. <br /> Additionally, the City may approve reimbursement for employees who take <br /> classes and tests to obtain certifications and licenses for higher paid positions in <br /> the same classification series such as Utility Operators. The City may also <br /> reimburse employees who may need to retake an exam. Such requests for <br /> reimbursements shall be approved in advance of taking the class or taking the test. <br /> -42 - <br />