Conversion to Vacation Credit. Sick leave may be converted to vacation in accordance with the provisions of Article IX(D). No member is required to convert sick leave credit to vacation days. However, each member entitled to convert sick leave to vacation may be required to state his intentions whether or not to use it within a time limit set by the Chief of Police. This provision may be waived.
Conversion to Vacation Credit. Employees may convert sick leave credit to vacation once a year on the following basis: