A. It is the policy of the city to develop maximum efficiency in the performance of official duties by city employees by providing for a training program to assist them in fulfillment of their duties and responsibilities.

B. The personnel director shall supervise and coordinate training programs for city personnel. The department head, with the approval of the personnel director, may authorize participation in approved training courses and attendance at meetings of professional organizations and other groups where such attendance will benefit the city. Employees attending such training sessions shall submit a written summary of the session to the personnel department. (Prior code § 2708.4)