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which the courses are taken is accredited by one of the Association of Schools and Colleges on the standardized list of Associations established by the Human Resources Department. Tuition is reimbursed in the amount up to, but not to exceed, the annual registration fees levied by California State University East Bay for internal degrees in effect at the time the employee enrolled in the course(s) for which the tuition reimbursement is requested. Eligible fees shall be limited to: University Fee; Student Body Fee; IRA (Instructional Related Activity) Fee; Facility Fee; University Union Fee; Health Services Fee and ID fee. The maximum tuition and fee reimbursement an employee may receive per fiscal year shall not exceed the annual maximum levied by California State University East Bay for the four quarter academic year beginning with the proceeding fall quarter. Employees accepted and enrolled in an undergraduate program are eligible to receive reimbursement up to the full-time equivalent for undergraduate tuition and fees at CSU East Bay. Employees accepted and enrolled in a graduate program are eligible to receive reimbursement up to the full-time equivalent for graduate tuition and fees at CSU East Bay. Requests for fee reimbursement are to be submitted at the completion of each quarter or semester during which the courses were completed. Official receipt verifying the tuition charges,the tuition paid, and a transcript of grades shall accompany reimbursement request. Upon request by the City,the employee shall provide an"official"transcript" of grades earned. 17.3 Book Reimbursement Regular full time employees may be reimbursed for books required for college/university courses approved by the Chief of Police and successfully completed with a grade of"C" or better. Upon reimbursement,the books shall become the property of the City. The maximum reimbursement for books an employee may receive shall not exceed$300.00 per fiscal year. To be reimbursed, the employee must submit a receipt from the college or university for the book purchase and an official transcript of grades. Section 18. Probationary Period 18.1 Length of Probationary Period All original appointments shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of eighteen (18)months actual service. All appointments as a result of lateral transfers or re-employment shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of twelve (12)months of actual service. All promotional appointments to the position of Police Officer shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of eighteen(18) months of actual service. All promotional appointments to the classification of Police Sergeant shall be tentative and subject to a probationary period of twelve (12) months actual service. The City Council may by resolution establish a longer probationary period for specified classes. 18.2 Notification Requirements A probationary employee and his/her department shall be notified by the Human Resources Department of the expiration of the employee's probationary period forty-five(45) days in advance of said date. 21