SECTION 20.602. In-Service Instruction

(a) New employee orientation. The Commission provides a program of instruction for agency employees, including new employee orientation.

(b) Training on policies prohibiting discrimination. Within 30 days of the date of employment, each employee shall attend an orientation session containing information on the Commission's policies and procedures, including information on discrimination and sexual harassment. Each employee shall attend supplemental training on discrimination, including sexual harassment, every two years.

(c) Other instruction. In-service instruction includes but is not limited to:

(1) technical courses that provide technical knowledge and skill requirements for effective job performance in a specific classification series, such as hazardous materials training;

(2) computer-related basic and advanced courses for desktop applications, as well as advanced courses for information technology professionals and other staff who use advanced computer applications;

(3) information and data security training that offer best practices for ensuring the security and integrity of the Commission's information resources; and

(4) safety training, such as disaster preparedness, basic first aid, highway and traffic safety, and office safety and health that are offered to all employees.

(d) Attendance requirement. The Commission may require employees to attend in-service instruction.

Source Note: The provisions of this §20.602 adopted to be effective April 12, 2004, 2004, 29 TexReg 3621