Common use of Authorization for Leave Clause in Contracts

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-twelve month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-twelve month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-twelve month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4)6.3, Family Illness, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.418), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of by Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4)member, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A twelve (12-) month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous twelve (12-) month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), or designated person (as defined and limited in this Article), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has they have a serious health condition that makes him/her them unable to perform the functions of his/her their position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-twelve month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-twelve month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-twelve month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.417), or designated person as defined in this Article, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management by Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has they have a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.440), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up A. Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.44.6), upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of Management Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. . B. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. . C. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-12- month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.436), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.44.12 – Family Illness), upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of by Management in accordance with applicable Federal or and State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An Any employee may take family or medical leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month 12)-month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month twelve (12)-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month twelve (12)-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-twelve month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-twelve month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-twelve month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4)member, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. MOU05-22 Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A twelve (12-) month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous twelve (12-) month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.45.1), or designated person, upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of Management Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.418), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management by Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.month

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4)6.3, Family Illness, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual employee taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.441), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.441), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.44.13 – Family Illness), upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of by Management in accordance with applicable Federal or and State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An Any employee may take family or medical leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month 12)-month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month twelve (12)-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month twelve (12)-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up A. Up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.44.4 [Family Illness] of this MOU), upon the request of the employee, employee or the designation of Management Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. . B. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she the employee has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her the employee’s position. . C. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) -month period, regardless of MOU37-21 the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual employee taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave Family and Medical Leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.418), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management by Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A twelve (12-) month period shall begin on the first (1st) day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding twelve (12-) month period will begin the first (1st) day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous twelve (12-) month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.437, Family Illness), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periodsperiods [720 hours]) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4)6.3, Family Illness, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual employee taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.4), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of designated by Management in accordance with applicable Federal or and State law, notwithstanding any other provisions provision of this the MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after the completion of the previous 12-12- month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.417), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management by Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) of family or medical leave shall be provided to eligible unit employees for the purpose purposes of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.46.4), upon the request of the employee, or the designation of by Management in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article provision shall be limited to not exceed four (4) months (nine [(9] ) pay periods) in the aggregate during a twelve (12) month period, period regardless of the number of qualifying incidents. A qualified employee's 12-month period shall begin on the first day of leave for each individual taking such leavetaken. The A succeeding 12-month period will begin the first day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous 12-twelve month period.

Authorization for Leave. During the term of this MOU, up to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) of family or medical leave Family and Medical Leave shall be provided for the purpose of childbirth, adoption, xxxxxx care of a child, or serious health condition of an immediate family member (as defined in Article 7.418), or designated person as defined in this Article, upon the request of the employee, or the designation of Management by Management, in accordance with applicable Federal or State law, notwithstanding any other provisions of this MOU or the Los Angeles Administrative Code LAAC to the contrary. An employee may take leave under the provisions of this Article if he/she has a serious health condition that makes him/her unable to perform the functions of his/her position. Leave under the provisions of this Article shall be limited to four (4) months (nine [9] pay periods) during a twelve (12) month period, regardless of the number of incidents. A twelve (12-) month period shall begin on the first (1st) day of leave for each individual taking such leave. The succeeding twelve (12-) month period will begin the first (1st) day of leave taken under the provisions of this Article after completion of the previous twelve (12-) month period.