Whenever it is practical to do so, and subject at all times to the judgment of the Borough Administrator, positions shall be filled from within the ranks of the various Borough departments by the promotion or advancement of employees who possess the necessary qualifications and experience and whose work record with the Borough has been satisfactory.
Promotions from within the ranks shall be based on the needs of the Borough, on merit, length of service, character, qualifications, and work habits, as determined by the Borough Administrator.
[Amended 6-12-2018 by Ord. No. 1547]
In order to encourage self-improvement of each employee and increase the value of such employee to himself or herself as well as to the Borough, the Borough shall reimburse officers and employees for reasonable expenses associated with attendance at professional training seminars/conventions pertaining to local government upon submitting receipts for said expenses and the prior approval of the Borough Administrator. Tuition fees paid by employees for studies at college or university level for accredited degrees directly associated with their employment will be reimbursed to employees on the following basis and subject to the following conditions:
A. 
Such studies shall have been approved by the Borough Administrator before being undertaken.
B. 
One-half of the tuition will be reimbursed following registration for such studies, and 1/2 thereof shall be reimbursed upon presentation of a certificate or transcript from the college or university attended certifying to satisfactory completion of such studies.
C. 
Prior to receipt of any payment, the employee shall be required to sign an agreement to continue employment with the Borough for a minimum of one year after successful completion of a course of study. If such employee shall breach such agreement, he or she shall be required to repay to the Borough any such tuition payment for which he or she was reimbursed by the Borough. The one-year period shall run from the date the employee receives his/her grade for the course/class for which he/she has received reimbursement.
Supervisors shall be responsible for on-the-job instruction as well as for providing guidance and leadership for all employees under their supervision.
Transfers from one position to another will be considered favorably when it is advantageous to the Borough and to the employee to make such transfer.
Employees may make written request to the Borough Administrator for transfer to another department without prejudice or loss of any seniority rights as a Borough employee. Such requests shall be considered on their merits and any action taken in one case shall not be deemed to establish a precedent for any other case.