a. Coverage.The provisions of this Section shall apply to all positions in the Classified Service, including those designated as Management and Executive Management. The eligible courses and amount of tuition reimbursement received by an employee shall be as established under the appropriate memorandum of understanding or benefits resolution.

b.Such courses must be taken during the employee’s off-duty time, have the prior approval of the department head and be completed with a final grade of at least a “C” or its equivalent. Upon successful completion of the course, the employee shall submit a request for reimbursement to the department head, together with a grade record or other suitable certification, and proof of payment. In the case of executive management, the information and proof required in this Section shall be submitted to the City Manager for approval.