1.
Individual Training and Coaching by Choice
City
managers represented by MEA may select training offered by schools or
associations that is relevant to their professional development or seek out
specialized training or executive coaching to enhance their management
skills. Courses, seminars and multi-meeting series are usually found through
membership in various professional societies or the catalogues of local
universities.
When
you want to attend a course or seminar to enhance your skills or obtain or
maintain a professional license it is always recommended that you request
advance approval to be guaranteed reimbursement of your fees and expenses.
That is especially important for requests pertaining to specialized
services such as executive coaching.
Simply
fill out the MEA
Training Application Form and submit to:
Raquel
Silva
Municipal Executives' Assn.
870 Market St., Rm. 460
San Francisco, CA 94102-3011
(415) 989-7244
Fax: (415) 989-7077
Enclose
with your application a copy of the course announcement showing the dates
and cost. In cases of executive
coaching, you should include materials on the particular service provider as
well as the cost information. Upon a positive review, you will receive an
approval letter, a claim form and instructions.
After you have
paid for and concluded your training, you should follow the instructions
sent with your approval letter to receive reimbursement. This training is
open to all represented managers and may be used multiple times within a
year up to a cap of $2000 per person per fiscal year. Full payment up to the
cap is made for registration or tuition costs. 50% of costs incurred for
reasonable and necessary travel and lodging for approved training may be
reimbursed up to a cap of $1000 which is applied towards the $2000 fiscal
year allotment. Specific
information as to these costs can be found by reviewing the Memo
From City Controller re: Travel & Accommodation costs.
2. MEA Management Training Fund Equipment
Program
City managers represented by MEA are also allowed
access to the training fund to purchase laptops or PDA’s that, while owned
by the individual employee, can also be used for City business. This benefit
requires that you submit an
Equipment Application Form
(SFMTA Application
Form) and receive advance approval
from MEA to ensure reimbursement.
Program
Overview and FAQ
Equipment Program Protocol:
•
Beginning July 1 of each
fiscal year, MEA will accept completed applications for an equipment
purchases. Those applications
are available online or by contacting the MEA office.
•
MEA will issue an “ok to
buy” letter to you upon receipt and review of the application.
•
You must make your purchase and submit proof of purchase to the MEA
office within sixty (60) days of the date on the “ok to buy” letter to
receive reimbursement.
•
The last business day in
May, or the point at which MEA processes the number of applications
supported by that fiscal year’s allocation, will be the cut-off date for
MEA to issue an “ok to buy” letters.
•
A single device and $1,000
reimbursement limit will be applied to all requests.
•
Approval of a request to be
reimbursed for a second piece of equipment in a subsequent fiscal year is
subject to whether MEA determines there is a sufficient amount remaining in
the fund on the seventh month of the fiscal year to fund these purchases.
•
Equipment must be fully
compatible with departmental programs and hardware as confirmed by your IT
department.
•
The use of the equipment
must be work-related.
•
The close of business on the
last business day in June will be the cut-off date for equipment
reimbursement requests to be submitted to and processed by MEA for that
fiscal year.
•
The equipment belongs to you; therefore all expenses and issues
associated with the equipment (e.g. extended warranties, accessories,
repairs, maintenance, installation, upgrades and monthly charges) are your
sole responsibility.
First priority will be given to represented
employees who do not already have a laptop computer or PDA provided by the
City. You will be reimbursed up to a cap of $1000 which will be applied
towards the $2000 individual yearly maximum.
3.
Institute for Management Studies (IMS)
MEA
is a member of the Institute for Management Studies (IMS) and, therefore,
the monthly seminars sponsored by this organization are open to MEA managers
and funded out of the MEA Training Fund. Major employers in the
San Francisco
area make IMS a part of their staff development programs and City employees
join their counterparts from well-known private firms at these courses. The
program guide for the year is posted on the MEA webpage. Topics are
management oriented and the presenters are notable professionals in their
fields known for their expertise, skill, and ability to provide information
that is relevant to the daily work needs of managers.
Those
who wish to reserve a spot for an IMS lecture should call or email our
office, note the date and title of the presentation they wish to attend and
provide their name, telephone number and personal email. IMS will then
provide confirmation of the reservation.
$325.00 will be applied
towards the $2,000 individual yearly maximum for each IMS seminar attended.
Most programs in 2009 will be offered at The
Carnelian Room/Bankers Club (
555 California Street
).
IMS 2010 schedule
