Association Leave for State or National Officer. Up to a full year of leave without pay shall be granted upon request for a member to perform duties of a state or national association officer without loss of benefits, or seniority status. Extension of the unpaid leave will be considered where state or national office is longer than one year.
Association Leave for State or National Officer. Up to two (2) years of leave without pay may be granted, upon request, for a member to perform the duties of a state or national Association officer. A member on such leave shall retain all benefits accrued in the District prior to the leave upon his/her return from that leave, including sick leave and position on the compensation schedule. Such benefits will not accrue during the leave of absence. Such unpaid leaves may be extended by mutual agreement of the District and the member. Additionally, members may be granted, upon request, up to one (1) year of leave without pay to perform duties with the state Association, such as with the intern program or as an assigned cadre.
