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<regulation prefix="Regulation" num=".01" citation="COMAR 17.04.10.01" title_num="17" subtitle_num="04" chapter_num="10" heading="Purpose of Training.">
  <text>Training is provided to employees in order to:</text>
  <paragraph num="A.">
    <text>Develop employees according to their capabilities;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="B.">
    <text>Train employees to perform their official duties with maximum efficiency;</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="C.">
    <text>Increase and enhance the retention of employees in State service and meet the State's personnel needs; and</text>
  </paragraph>
  <paragraph num="D.">
    <text>Train managers and supervisors to be knowledgeable and skilled in the fair application of laws, regulations, and guidelines.</text>
  </paragraph>
</regulation>