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The Personnel Policy also contains guidelines for an education reimbursement program. Job related advanced education meets the public purpose guidelines of this policy. Employee Wellness and Safety Programs The City Council recognizes the importance of employee fitness and health as it relates to the overall work and life satisfaction of the employee and the impact on the City's health insurance program. As such, the City Council supports the Employee Wellness Program, which has been designed to educate employees on fitness /health issues. Also, in an effort to promote wellness, the city maintains a fitness room equipped with exercise equipment that is available to all staff 24/7. The City also supports programs that provide discounts to employees when participating in Parks and Recreation wellness related activities. The Employee Safety Program and programs created by the Safety Committee to promote and retain a safe work environment are supported by the City of Elk River. Riftr to Meetings: Food/Meals/Refreshments Membership and Dues The City Council has determined that the City will fund memberships and dues for the City, Councilmembers and its employees in professional organizations and City social and community organizations when the primary purpose is to promote, advertise, improve or develop the City's resources and advantages and not personal interest or gain. Said memberships shall be approved by the Department Head and City Administrator. Membership in the Local Chamber of Commerce The City Council has determined that it serves a public purpose for the Economic Development Authority (EDA) to maintain membership in the Elk River Chamber of Commerce as a means of promoting, advertising, improving, and developing the economic resources and advantages of the City. Donations to Organizations The City Council has determined that it serves a public purpose for the City of Elk River to donate to the Elk River Area Chambers of Commerce for the Annual 4th of July Celebration wherein the Chamber of Commerce advertises and promotes the resources and advantages of the City. The City Council has determined that it serves a public purpose for the City of Elk River to purchase candy for distribution during the local high school homecoming and county fair parades. Candy has to be distributed (1) in accordance with the sponsor's Parade Policy and/or Regulations; and, (2) by handing out at the curb line of the parade route and not by throwing from a moving vehicle. Clothing and Other Sundry Items Employees may receive T-shirts, and other sundry items of nominal value ($5.00) when these items are made available to the general public or if th,ese items are determined by the City Administrator to be important to the successful involvement of employees in special City sponsored or City supported events (i.e. National Night Out, etc.). Employees may be supplied with uniforms, clothing, boots and other gear necessllry for the performance of their job. 5