Training which is beneficial to the agency's operation or is required by the state, the appointing authority, or the Federal Government. Training which is needed to enable the employee to meet the standards of performance for his position. Training which is needed to update the employee's skills, knowledge, and techniques of his current position. Rule X B, eff. When training is required by the appointing authority, the authority must grant release time to attend the training.
Release time is considered time worked.
The agency is responsible for any overtime earned as a result of such training. Approval must not be unreasonably withheld and reasons for denial must be provided the employee in writing. In making the determination to approve or deny training pursuant to this subsection , the appointing authority must consider the appropriateness of the training to the employee's job. NAC 284.485 Criteria for approving or denying training or education requested. NAC 284.486 Money for training to be used to produce greatest benefit in relation to cost of training.