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Subcommittee weighs removing preapproval, easing attendance proofs and clarifying payment sponsors for volunteer EIP
Summary
Members discussed scrapping preapproval for training programs, accepting electronic proof of completion, limiting mandatory tests, and clarifying who may request/receive EIP payments (departments, approved organizations, or individuals).
The rules subcommittee on June 5 also spent substantial time on administrative changes tied to the educational incentive pay (EIP) program: whether to remove preapproval of training programs, how departments should keep attendance and proof‑of‑completion records, what auditing is practicable for online courses, and who can request payment on a volunteer''s behalf.
Key administrative topics and outcomes discussed:
- Preapproval and substitution forms: Members discussed eliminating the longstanding preapproval/substitution program that required trainers to submit course packages in advance. The effect would be to move to an audit‑based system where departments submit attendance records and completion proof after the fact rather than seeking prior Commission approval. Several training officers welcomed the simplification; others warned the change could produce uneven training quality unless departments and AHJs take responsibility for quality control.
- Attendance records and electronic proof: The committee…
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