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(C)    Specialist personnel: For job related topics such as safety,
employee recognition, financial management, etc., specialists are
usually available for staff assistance to the supervisor and to serve
as instructors in their subject matter areas. This group of personnel
should not be overlooked in considering expanding local training
resources.

(D)    Physical facilities: Physical facilities to carry on needed
training programs should be adequate in terms of space, lighting,
ventilation and equipment, and of such nature as to communicate a
positive and supportive attitude on the part of top management
toward training.

(E)    Audiovisual training aides: When properly integrated with
the subject content of a training course, audiovisual aides can be
used to enrich the learning experience of the participant. Movie and
slide projectors, tape recorders and other types of training aides are
available through the various agencies of the State and can be secured
on a loan basis. The training division of the office of the Secretary
is also available to help agencies to locate appropriate films, tapes,
slides and similar type items for use in training programs.

(F)    Training materials: There is considerable training mate-
rial available which can be used with little or no change in preparing
units of training. Use of existing materials makes it possible for
those developing training course content to save time, trouble, and
expense, and to take advantage of the experience of others. In this
connection, maximum use should be made of training materials and
courses developed by all governmental resources (State and federal).
Modification and adaption of these materials for a local use are
encouraged.

(G)    Pooling of resources: Departments and interdepartmental
divisions should cooperate to the maximum extent necessary in pool-
ing resources, facilities, and talents in meeting common training
needs. Larger organizations should accommodate the smaller organ-
izations having limited capabilities for training to participate in
their training programs. Arrangements may be made for a pro rata
portion of the cost of such shared training. The office of the Com-
missioner will assist small agencies in arranging for in-service train-
ing with other agencies.

(k) Out-service training.—(1) Authorization of Outside Train-
ing. (A) The Secretary may delegate the authority to department
heads to approve employee out-service training provided the follow-
ing conditions are met:

(1)    Training does not exceed one hundred and twenty classroom
hours per each six months;

(2)    Tuition and related fees do not exceed three hundred and
fifty dollars per participating employee per each six months;

(3)    The agency has certified within fifteen work days after the
out-service training has started, that the training is in accordance
with policies, procedures, and regulations of the State.

(B) Authority to approve employee's participating in any single
outside training program, in excess of one hundred and twenty hours
duration for any six-month period or which involves expenditures