Leave for Professional Meetings. Subject to prior approval by the appointing authority, each employee will be allowed a maximum of three (3) days per year without charge to leave credits to attend (a) conferences or seminars of recognized professional organizations, such conferences or seminars to be directly related to the employee’s profession or professional duties; and/or, (b) programs which are necessary for the employee to maintain or obtain licensure or accreditation in the employee’s position with the State. Absences under this provision may be restricted to five percent of the profession in the operating unit (e.g., institution, hospital, college, main office or other appropriate facility). Approval of such leave shall be at the discretion of the appointing authority. Such approval will be based on a determination by the appointing authority that (1) the activity to be undertaken will directly benefit the agency, and (2) the absence will not interfere with the proper conduct of governmental functions. Such leave shall not be cumulative and if not used shall be cancelled at the end of each year of this Agreement. Unused leave shall not be liquidated in cash at the time of separation, retirement or death.
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Samples: Professional, Scientific and Technical Services Unit Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
