Common use of General Provisions – Discretionary Leave Clause in Contracts

General Provisions – Discretionary Leave. a. A request for a Discretionary Leave shall be made upon forms prescribed by the Chief Human Resources Officer and shall state specifically the reason for the request, the date when it is desired to begin the Leave of Absence and the date of return. b. A request for Discretionary Leave shall normally be initiated by the employee but may be initiated by the employee's department only where the employee is unable to initiate such action. c. The department shall: (a) indicate on the request its decision as to whether the request is granted, modified, or denied within five