Guideline for Tenet Nine

COMPETENCY

Court employees are encouraged to participate in professional activities and associations, and especially to take advantage of internal and external educational programs to improve their personal and professional skills. The laws and rules under which the courts operate are continually changing as a result of legislative actions, higher court decisions, and evolving values and technologies. Courts and their employees must perform efficiently despite this constant state of flux. Professional development may include attending classes, doing outside reading, participating in professional organizations, and soliciting ideas and information from others both during and after the work day. Court managers at all levels of the California court systems should initiate and oversee ongoing professional growth programs for all court employees that include the study of this Code.