18-389 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 7 - Training and Professional Development

1. The responsibility for training and development is a collaborative effort among State agencies, managers, and the Bureau of Human Resources.

A. Each agency must provide professional development and training opportunities designed to refine and broaden managerial knowledge, skills and abilities. The value of diversity and the administration of State civil service system will be part of this training.

B. Managers are responsible for seeking out and fully participating in opportunities to enhance their knowledge, skills and abilities.

C. The Director will assist agencies by providing leadership and managerial training programs, administering development programs, consultative services, and technical assistance to help agencies address the development needs of their managers. Managers will receive:

(1) New employee orientation within three months of initial employment in Maine State Government;

(2) New managers' orientation within three months of appointment to managerial position in Maine State Government;

(3) Leadership training to include the MMS Core Leadership Competencies;

(4) Other training and development activities identified in professional development plans.

2. Each agency shall develop policies for managerial development and training opportunities and criteria for providing textbooks, materials, registration fees, and other training and educational expenses, tuition reimbursement, and/or educational leave.

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18-389 C.M.R. ch. 15, § 7