Section 6-B1305. ESTABLISHING TRAINING PROGRAMS

 

1305.1Each personnel authority shall develop a policy that governs training needs of employees subject to this chapter. The policy shall be set forth in writing and shall include a broad statement of purposes for which training will be given and of the assignment of responsibilities for ensuring that these purposes are attained.

 

1305.2Each personnel authority shall take appropriate administrative action to assure that:

 

(a)Training plans and programs are developed to meet the short- and long-term training needs of agencies;

 

(b)Priorities are established to implement the training programs of the District government;

 

(c)Provisions are made for the use of funds and personnel in accordance with established priorities for training programs by agencies;

 

(d)Employee self-development is encouraged by making available, where applicable, reasonable self-study materials promoting and recognizing self-directed improvement in performance; and

 

(e)Information on the general conduct of District government training programs is accessible and available to agency heads.

 

1305.3Training programs established by personnel authorities under this chapter shall, to the extent feasible:

 

(a)Meet as many of the agencies' short- and long-term needs as possible;

 

(b)Permit work-assignment flexibility to promote employee growth to increase efficiency in the quality and quantity of work; and

 

(c)Be fully integrated with other personnel management and operating activities.

 

source

Notice of Final Rulemaking published at 51 DCR 89 (January 2, 2004).