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PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

Employer believes that learning is a continuing process and encourages employees to
improve their job skills and knowledge. Employer offers regular full-time employees
opportunities to participate in professional development activities from time to time.
Employees must obtain supervisor approval prior to registering and attending events in
which the employee attends on company time and/or requests reimbursement.
Employees may be asked to demonstrate the relevance of the activity to their
professional improvement and benefit to Employer, and to also share knowledge
learned with their co-workers. The employee's supervisor will decide on the
appropriateness of the activity and determine whether or not the activity is approved.

For approved activities, registration, fees, mileage and parking will be reimbursed. If the
activity requires an overnight stay, reasonable lodging and meal expenses will be
reimbursed. Receipts must be submitted on an expense report and remitted to the
supervisor upon return from the activity.

COMPANY VEHICLES/EQUIPMENT
All employees authorized to drive Company-owned or leased vehicles personal
vehicles in conducting Company business must possess a current, valid driver's license
and an acceptable driving record. Any change in license status or driving record must
be reported to management immediately.

Employees must have a valid driver's license in their possession while operating a
vehicle off or on Company property. It is the responsibility of every employee to drive
safely and obey all traffic, vehicle safety, and parking laws or regulations. Drivers must
demonstrate safe driving habits at all times.

Company-owned or leased vehicles and equipment may be used only as authorized
by management. Accidents involving a company vehicle or equipment must be
reported to your supervisor immediately. Employees are responsible for any moving
and parking violations and fines which may result when operating a company vehicle.
The use of seat belts is mandatory for operators and passengers of company vehicles.
Company vehicles are tobacco free. Failure to comply may result in disciplinary action.

Portable Communication Device Use While Driving
Employees who drive on Company business must abide by all state or local laws
prohibiting or limiting portable communication device (PCD) use, including cell phones
or personal digital assistants, while driving. Further, even if use is permitted, employees
may choose to refrain from using any PCD while driving. "Use" includes, but is not limited
to, talking or listening to another person or sending an electronic or text message via
the PCD.

Regardless of the circumstances, if acceptance of a call is absolutely necessary while
the employees are driving, and permitted by law, they must use a hands-free option.
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