Common use of Approval of Usage Clause in Contracts

Approval of Usage. The Chief of the Fire Division or other authorized official designated by the Fire Chief has authority as provided by the City Manager to approve or deny the use of sick leave. Sick leave shall not be approved for unauthorized uses. An employee may be required to submit a doctor's certificate whenever the Chief of the Fire Division suspects there has been abuse by the employee in his use of sick leave or to substantiate periods in excess of one (1) tour or three (3) days of forty (40) hour employees.

Approval of Usage. The Chief of the Fire Division or other authorized official designated by the Fire Chief has authority as provided by the City Manager to approve or deny the use of sick leave. Sick leave shall not be approved for unauthorized uses. An employee may be required to submit a doctor's ’s certificate whenever the Chief of the Fire Division suspects there has been abuse by the employee in his use of sick leave or to substantiate periods in excess of one (1) tour or three (3) days of forty (40) hour employees. An employee may be required to submit a doctor’s certification of fitness to return to work from sick leave at the sole discretion of the Chief of the Fire Division.