Common use of Authorization Procedure Clause in Contracts

Authorization Procedure. Requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made upon forms prescribed by the City Manager and shall state specifically the reason for the request, the date when it is desired to begin the leave and the probable date of return. The request shall normally be initiated by the employee but may be initiated by his/her Department Head and upon written recommendation of the Department Head that it be granted, modified or denied, shall be promptly transmitted to the City Manager. The City Manager shall then make his/her recommendation in writing and return the response to the Department Head. A copy of any approved request for leave of absence without pay shall be delivered promptly to the Finance Director. Unless otherwise stated as a condition of approval of the leave, an employee shall return to his/her previous classification and step level and retain seniority earned at commencement of leave. If the City Manager modifies or does not approve a request for Leave, the employee may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of said action, file a request with the Human Resources Manager for review by the City Council. Upon such request, the Human Resources Manager shall forward a copy of the request for Leave to the City Council for final determination. The employee shall notify the Human Resources Manager whether he/she shall submit his/her position in a written statement or wishes to appear before the Council. The City may present its position in the same manner as the employee. The City Council, at its discretion, may designate one (1) or more Council members to meet with the employee and decide such appeals. The decision on such appeal shall be final.

Authorization Procedure. Requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made upon forms prescribed by the City Manager or designee and shall state specifically the reason for the request, the date when it is desired to begin the leave and the probable date of return. The request shall normally be initiated by the employee but may be initiated by his/her their Department Head and upon written recommendation of the Department Head that it be granted, modified or denied, shall be promptly transmitted to the City ManagerManager or designee. The City Manager or designee shall then make his/her their recommendation in writing and return the response to the Department Head. A copy of any approved request for leave of absence without pay shall be delivered promptly to the Finance Director. Unless otherwise stated as a condition of approval of the leave, an employee shall return to his/her their previous classification and step level and retain seniority earned at commencement of leave. If the City Manager or designee modifies or does not approve a request for Leave, the employee may, within fifteen (15) calendar days of said action, file a request with the Human Resources Manager for review by the City Council. Upon such request, the Human Resources Manager shall forward a copy of the request for Leave to the City Council for final determination. The employee shall notify the Human Resources Manager whether he/she they shall submit his/her their position in a written statement or wishes to appear before the Council. The City may present its position in the same manner as the employee. The City Council, at its discretion, may designate one (1) or more Council members to meet with the employee and decide such appeals. The decision on such appeal shall be final.