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Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A SECTION 1. At the sole discretion of the Employer, a leave of absence without pay may be granted to an employee when it would improve Employee by the quality of Employer, provided the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include Employee has completed their probationary period and has exhausted all paid leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited periodcategories. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period is not to exceed six (6) months, provided, however, that any F.M.L.A. leave utilized for the same reason as this requested leave shall be set off against the six (6) month period. Approval may Applications for such leave shall be given made in writing at least fourteen (14) calendar days prior to extend the beginning of said leave unless emergency conditions prevent such notice. The application shall state reason(s) for requesting the leave of absence, any associated documentation, and the time period for which the leave is being requested. SECTION 2. If it is found that a leave is not actually being used for the purpose for which it is granted, the Employer shall discipline the Employee, up to and including termination of employment. SECTION 3. An Employee who fails to return to duty upon completion or cancellation of a leave of absence for one without pay, without written explanation which has been approved by the Employer, may be subject to disciplinary action. An Employee who fails to return to service from a leave of absence without pay, and is subsequently removed from service, is deemed to have a termination date corresponding to the starting date of the leave of absence. An Employee who desires to request an extension of a prior approved leave of absence (1) additional period not to exceed the six (6) months. When reporting month period specified in Section 1) shall submit a written application for extension of leave to work at the Department of Human Resources no later than seven (7) calendar days prior to the expiration of any leave of absencethe leave, an employee specifying the reasons supporting the request. The application is subject to review and approval by the Employer. SECTION 4. An Employee may be required returned to submit active pay status prior to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the originally scheduled expiration of a regularly approved the leave of absence if such earlier return is agreed to by the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargeEmployer.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A The City Manager may grant a permanent or probationary employee leave of absence may be granted without pay, seniority, or benefit accruals not to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for exceed six months. For special educational purposes, however, the City or Manager may grant leaves of absence not to exceed one year, without pay, provided such study is otherwise in the best interest of the Cityrelated to City employment. This may include leave for When such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a special educational leave of absence is granted, the employee must agree in writing that they will return to regular, full-time employment with the City for a privilege that may minimum of one year. No such leave shall be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a except upon written request to their supervisor for such leaveof the employee, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and setting forth the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending , and the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would will be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for dischargein writing. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave or within a reasonable period of absence time after notice to return to duty, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, duty shall be cause for discharge. (Amended 3-80) Upon receiving five days prior notice, the Chief of Police, may grant a regular employee in good standing, leave of absence without pay not to exceed 10 work days in a calendar month, without the employee having to first exhaust current leave balances. Such leaves shall be reported to the Director of Administrative Services. When an employee is in a leave of absence without pay status due to having exhausted all accrued sick leave and vacation credit, their revised hire date or date of promotion for purposes of merit increases, sick leave and vacation credit, will be the number of calendar days absent added to their former hire or promotion date, whenever such leave exceeds 30 working days. In the event of leave of absence due to injury or illness, after all sick leave is exhausted, utilization of accrued vacation, compensatory time and/or floating holidays shall be at the option of the employee.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A Section 1. All requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing by the employee desiring the leave. Such requests shall set forth fully the reasons for the request of such leave, the date when such leave would begin and end, and a statement of the desire and intention of such employee to return to the service of the City at the expiration of the leave. Such request shall be transmitted to the City Manager by the Chief of Police with a statement of his or her approval or disapproval of the request, his or her plan for taking care of the work during the absence of the employee and if necessary, his or her request for certification of an eligible person for appointment to the temporary vacancy. No leave of absence shall be effective until formally requested as stated above and approved by the City Manager, except that when leave of absence is made necessary through sudden illness or injury or service of country or state, the Chief of Police may grant such leave without a signed statement from the employee; and the approval thereof, if given by the City Manager shall be retroactive. A. Leave of absence may be granted for good cause. The following causes may be deemed proper: temporary physical disability and study or training of value in connection with the service being rendered to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include Requests for leave shall not be granted to permit an employee to take employment outside the City service except temporary military service or military service for such purposes as additional job-related education an indefinite period of time in case of war or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a civil insurrection. B. An employee who has been on leave of absence is a privilege that may and reports back to the appointing officer of his or her department at the expiration of such leave shall be granted reinstated to his former position. In any case where the position formerly filled by an employee wishing on leave has been discontinued because of lack of funds or lack of work, the returned employee shall be placed at the head of the appropriate eligible list for reinstatement to leave a corresponding position in the City service. C. Time spent on an unpaid leave of absence of over three (3) work days shall be deducted from an employee’s service credit in good standing without determining vacation and sick leave or longevity benefits. D. During an unpaid leave of absence, the employee shall maintain but not accrue seniority. E. During the first thirty (30) days only of an unpaid leave of absence, the City will continue to pay for a limited periodits share of insurance premiums. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leaveHowever, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval in case of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a an unpaid leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for discharge.physical disability beyond thirty

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A An Employee covered by this Agreement may be granted leave of absence without pay for sickness, disability, or other good and sufficient reasons which are considered to be in the best interests of the City. A. The Chief of Police may be granted authorize up to thirty (30) days leave without pay to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. Police Department. B. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head authorize additional leave without pay for up to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period year. C. Seniority and service time for longevity pay and vacation benefits shall not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, be lost while an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing is on leave without pay, with the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leaveexception, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was grantedhowever, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of that an employee on leave without pay for more than thirty (30) consecutive days shall have longevity paid on a prorated basis, based on the number of full months worked, for the year(s) during which the leave of absence to report promptly at its expirationoccurred. D. Employees on leave without pay will not accumulate sick leave or vacation leave during their leave without pay nor be eligible for holiday pay, City insurance contributions, insurance opt-out payments, cell phone stipends, clothing allowance, or within other payments related to actively working, unless required by law. E. Employees on leave may not work for another employer during their leave unless such employment is part of the purpose of the leave (e.g., internships as part of an educational program). The determination of appropriate employment while on leave without pay shall rest solely with the City Manager. F. In the case of a reasonable time after notice in writing request for an unpaid leave of absence due to return a prolonged illness or disability due to dutyinjury, the employee must file for FMLA leave as well, and such request must be accompanied by a physician's or licensed psychologist’s certificate identifying the illness or injury, explaining why the leave is needed, estimating how long the illness or disability due to injury will continue, and substantiating the need for continuing the leave as required by the Director of Human Resources. If the City so desires, the employee on leave shall be cause for dischargeexamined by a physician or licensed psychologist selected by the City. G. An employee on an unpaid leave of absence who desires to maintain insurance benefits during the leave of absence must make the employee’s and the City's regular contributions to the insurance program in order to maintain insurance benefits during the leave of absence. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of coverages.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence Section 1. Non-probationary (initial) employees may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, request a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six ninety (690) monthscalendar days. Approval All leaves of absence without pay must be applied for in writing to the Director, on forms supplied by the Employer, at least thirty (30) working days prior to the proposed commencement of the leave. The Employer may waive the notice requirement in cases of serious or unusual circumstances. The request shall contain the reason for the leave. Notification of the approval or denial of a requested leave shall be given to extend a the employee in writing within ten (10) calendar days after the submission of the request. Section 2. An employee may, upon request, return to work prior to the expiration of any leave of absence if such early return is agreed to by the Employer. Section 3. An employee who is on approved leave of absence as provided herein shall accumulate seniority during the entire period, and upon returning to work shall be assigned to his same classification and rate of pay. If his former classification no longer exists, he may exercise any bumping rights under Article 13, Xxxxxx and Recall. The Library will continue the Employer contribution toward health coverage for the calendar month in which an unpaid leave of absence commences and for one (1) additional period not calendar month. The employee must submit any employee contribution by the 10th of the applicable month in order to exceed six (6) monthscontinue coverage. Section 4. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an No employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before shall accept other employment during a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for dischargeunder this article. Upon If the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence Employer reasonably believes the employee shall be reinstated in is not using the position held at leave for the time such purpose for which it was requested, the Employer may cancel the leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on and order the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, work. Subsequent failure to return to work shall cause the employee to be cause for absent without leave and subject to discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave Leaves of absence without pay may be granted for up to a total of one hundred twenty (120) days in one (1) calendar year. To be eligible for a leave without pay, all other appropriate available leaves affording an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of right to be absent from work with pay under this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow Agreement shall have been exhausted before requesting a leave of absence for any reason. Requests shall be submitted on the Leave of Absence Request Form and shall be made within a reasonable period of time in advance, twenty (20) calendar days prior to the date of request, when practicable. Each request shall be a request for not more than sixty (60) calendar days and shall state the reason and be accompanied by the appropriate documentation: e.g. a Statement of Attending Physician. Where documentation containing confidential medical information is necessary to exceed six substantiate the reason for the leave request, the employee shall submit the documentation directly to the Human Resources Department. A Leave of Absence Request Form shall be submitted to the immediate supervisor who shall recommend approval or non-approval. The Administrative Officer shall recommend approval or non-approval and forward the request to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department shall review the request and submit it to the Director for final consideration. In extenuating circumstances, the Director may grant leaves of absence without pay beyond one hundred twenty (6120) monthscalendar days in one (1) year. Approval may be given to extend An employee granted a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not shall return to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at regular duty on the first scheduled day following the expiration of any leave the approved leave. If the employee fails to report to work, this failure shall constitute a resignation of absence, employment. The Library will hold a position for an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly on an approved leave of absence for the first forty-five (45) calendar days of such leave. After this period it may be necessary to assign the employee shall be reinstated to a different position upon his return, but the Library will make every reasonable attempt to provide the returning employee with a position similar in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargegrade and status.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A All requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing by the employee desiring the leave. Such requests shall set forth fully the reasons for the request of such leave, the date when such leave would begin and end, and a statement of the desire and intention of such employee to return to the service of the City at the expiration of the leave. Such request shall be transmitted to the City Manager by the department head with a statement of his approval or disapproval of the request, his plan for taking care of the work during the absence of the employee and if necessary ,his request for certification of an eligible person for appointment to the temporary vacancy. No leave of absence shall be effective until formally requested as stated above and approved by the City Manager, except that when leave of absence is made necessary through sudden illness or injury or service of country or state, the department head may grant such leave without a signed statement from the employee; and the approval thereof, if given by the City Manager, shall be retroactive. A. Leave of absence may be granted for good cause. The following causes may be deemed proper: temporary physical disability and study or training of value in connection with the service being rendered to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include Requests for leave shall not be granted to permit an employee to take employment outside the City service except temporary military service or military service for such purposes as additional job-related education an indefinite period of time in case of war or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a civil insurrection. B. An employee who has been on leave of absence is a privilege that may and reports back to the appointing officer of his department at the expiration of such leave shall be granted reinstated to his former position. In any case where the position formerly filled by an employee wishing on leave has been discontinued because of lack of funds or lack of work, the returned employee shall be placed at the head of the appropriate eligible list for reinstatement to leave a corresponding position in the City service. C. Time spent on an unpaid leave of absence of over three (3) work days shall be deducted from an employee's service credit in good standing without determining vacation and sick leave or longevity benefits. D. During an unpaid leave of absence, the employee shall maintain but not accrue seniority. E. During the first thirty (30) days only of an unpaid leave of absence, the City will continue to pay for a limited periodits share of insurance premiums. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leaveHowever, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval in case of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a an unpaid leave of absence for a period not to exceed six physical disability beyond thirty (630) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at days, the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may continue to be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated included in the position held City's group insurance plans for up to one year at his cost upon his making payment arrangements in writing, satisfactory to the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part Director of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargeHuman Resources.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A Requests for leave of absence may without pay shall be granted to an employee when it would improve in writing and shall state specifically the quality of the employee's job performance reasons for the request, the date desired to begin the leave, and the date of return. The request shall normally be submitted by the employee to the affected Department Head. The Department Head shall recommend to the City Administrator whether the request should be granted, modified, or is otherwise in denied. The City Administrator's office shall then make a decision based upon the best interest of the City, giving due consideration to the reasons given by the employee, and the requirements of any applicable state and federal laws. This The City Administrator's office may include leave for such purposes as additional jobgrant a full-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, time regular employee a leave of absence without pay not to exceed ninety (90) days for non-medical purposes. Non-medical leave is a privilege that unpaid leave time for career advancement, personal or family situations. Such leaves may be granted to an employee wishing to after vacation time accruals have been exhausted. Sick leave the City service in good standing accruals may not be used for non-medical leaves. Medical leave without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would may be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence granted for a period not to exceed six ninety (690) monthsdays. Approval Medical leave may be given used for disability / illnesses (including maternity-related disabilities) which extend beyond the period of accrued sick leave. (Vacation accruals shall be used before starting an unpaid medical leave after sick leave accruals are exhausted.) Requests for medical leave must be accompanied by documentation from the employee's attending physician. All leave requests, both medical and non-medical, will be routed to extend the respective department head for approval. Approved requests shall be forwarded to the City Administrator for review and concurrence. Under no circumstances may an employee use a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at for another employer or to pursue self-employment. Leaves are designed to accommodate employees who have critical personal situations only. No sick leave, holiday, vacation benefits or any other fringe benefits shall accrue while the employee is on leave of absence without pay. The employee's anniversary date shall be adjusted to reflect the length of the absence for the purposes of computing longevity. Any employee on an approved leave of absence without pay may continue his or her medical, dental and life insurance coverage by paying the full cost to the City in advance for each month or portion thereof of which he or she is absent, subject to limitations set by the insurance carrier. Upon expiration of any the leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such the leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for dischargegranted or another equivalent position. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing Employees who fail to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargework on the date specified in the leave request without receiving an extension in advance are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A An Employee covered by this Agreement may be granted leave of absence without pay for sickness, disability, or other good and sufficient reasons which are considered to be in the best interests of the City. A. The Chief of Police may be granted authorize up to thirty (30) days leave without pay to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. Police Department. B. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head authorize additional leave without pay for up to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period year. C. Seniority and service time for longevity pay and vacation benefits shall not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, be lost while an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing is on leave without pay, with the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leaveexception, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was grantedhowever, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of that an employee on leave without pay for more than thirty (30) consecutive days shall have his/her longevity paid on a prorated basis, based on the number of full months worked, for the year(s) during which the leave of absence occurred. D. Employees on leave without pay will not accumulate sick leave or vacation leave during their leave without pay nor be eligible for holiday pay, City insurance contributions or insurance opt-out payments, unless required by the Family & Medical Leave Act. E. Employees on leave may not work for another employer during their leave unless such employment is part of the purpose of the leave (e.g., internships as part of an educational program). The determination of appropriate employment while on leave without pay shall rest solely with the City Manager. F. In the case of a request for an unpaid leave of absence due to report promptly at its expirationa prolonged illness or disability due to injury, the employee must file for FMLA leave as well, and such request must be accompanied by a physician's or within a reasonable time after notice in writing licensed psychologist’s certificate identifying the illness or injury, explaining why the leave is needed, estimating how long the illness or disability due to return to dutyinjury will continue, and substantiating the need for continuing the leave as required by the Director of Human Resources. If the City so desires, the employee on leave shall be cause for dischargeexamined by a physician or licensed psychologist selected by the City. An employee on an unpaid leave of absence shall, if he/she so desires, be permitted to make his/her own and the City's regular contributions to the insurance program in order to maintain insurance benefits during the leave of absence. Failure to do so may result in cancellation of coverages.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A a. The City Manager may grant a permanent or probationary employee leave of absence may be granted without pay, seniority, or benefit accruals not to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for exceed six months. For special educational purposes, however, the City or Manager may grant leaves of absence not to exceed one year, without pay, provided such study is otherwise in the best interest of the Cityrelated to City employment. This may include leave for When such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a special educational leave of absence is granted, the employee must agree in writing that they will return to regular, full-time employment with the City for a privilege that may minimum of one year. No such leave shall be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a except upon written request to their supervisor for such leaveof the employee, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and setting forth the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending , and the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would will be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for dischargein writing. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave or within a reasonable period of absence time after notice to return to duty, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, duty shall be cause for discharge. b. Upon receiving five days prior notice, the Chief of Police, may grant a regular employee in good standing, leave of absence without pay not to exceed 10 work days in a calendar month, without the employee having to first exhaust current leave balances. Such leaves shall be reported to the Director of Administrative Services. c. When an employee is in a leave of absence without pay status due to having exhausted all accrued sick leave and vacation credit, their revised hire date or date of promotion for purposes of merit increases, sick leave and vacation credit, will be the number of calendar days absent added to their former hire or promotion date, whenever such leave exceeds 30 working days. In the event of leave of absence due to injury or illness, after all sick leave is exhausted, utilization of accrued vacation, compensatory time and/or floating holidays shall be at the option of the employee.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City government or when such leave is otherwise in other ways considered to be in the best interest of the CityCity service. This may could include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is defined as a privilege that which may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their the supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to of leave and to return, return and the reason for the request. The department head Police Chief must submit a written statement giving their the reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other similar pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head the Police Chief to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at At the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee of this City may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are that the employee is still capable of performing the duties of their the position. Any An employee leaving City service absent before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting the employee's conduct constitutes cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report to work promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, expiration shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A All requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing by the employee desiring the leave to the Fire Chief. Such requests shall set forth fully the reasons for the request of such leave, the date when such leave would begin and end, and a statement of the desire and intention of such employee to return to the service of the City at the expiration of such leave. Such requests shall be transmitted to the City Manager by the Fire Chief with a statement of his approval or disapproval of the request, his plan for taking care of the work during the absence of the employee and if necessary, his request for certification of an eligible person for appointment to the temporary vacancy. No leave of absence shall be effective until formally requested as stated above and approved by the City Manager, except that when leave of absence is made necessary through sudden illness or injury or service of country or state, the Fire Chief may grant such leave without a signed statement from the employee; and the approval thereof, if given by the City Manager, shall be retroactive. A. Leave of absence may be granted for good cause including temporary physical disability, study, or training of value in connection with the service being rendered to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include Requests for leave shall not be granted to permit an employee to take employment outside the City Service except temporary military service or military service for such purposes as additional job-related education an indefinite period of time in case of war or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a civil insurrection. B. An employee who has been on leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental reports back to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work Fire Chief at the expiration of any such leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in to his former position. In any case where the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of formerly filled by an employee on leave has been discontinued because of lack of funds or lack of work, the returned employee shall be placed at the head of the appropriate eligible list for reinstatement to a corresponding position in the City Service. C. Employees shall not earn benefits while on an unpaid leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to over three (3) work days. Upon their return to dutywork and at the next occasion when leave, vacation, and longevity amounts are credited, the employee shall have the time spent on unpaid leave added for purposes of determining the proper step in the vacation or longevity schedule but the amount of vacation, sick leave days, and longevity granted shall be cause for dischargeprorated based on the proportion of the previous twelve (12) months actually worked.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A. All requests for a leave of absence without pay for up to ten (10) workdays require a written application to the Police Chief. The application shall contain the specific reason for the leave, the date leave would begin, and the probable date of return. The application shall be submitted prior to the first effective day of the leave. B. A leave of absence without pay beyond ten (10) workdays requires approval from the Police Chief and the HR Director. The application shall contain the specific reasons for the leave over ten (10) days, the date leave would begin, and the probable date of return. A written application signed by the Police Chief shall be submitted to the HR Director two (2) weeks prior to the first effective day of the leave, except for emergency situations. C. An employee on a leave of absence without pay may engage in other employment under the following conditions: 1. having secured the Police Chief's prior approval; and 2. having secured the Police Chief's approval of the specific type of employment prior to beginning work. To engage in other employment while on a leave of absence without pay, except as herein defined, automatically constitutes termination of employment with the City. D. An employee who is on a leave of absence without pay does not accumulate vacation and sick leave as though she/he were being paid. An employee on leave beyond one (1) month, must bear full cost of all benefits. E. The failure of an employee on a leave of absence without pay to report back to work at the end of his/her leave, or to secure the approval of the Police Chief or the HR Director to extend the leave will be considered a voluntary resignation by the employee. F. Employees returning from leave of absence prior to their agreed upon date shall be returned to their former positions as soon as practicable. Employees on leave of absence shall be reinstated to their former positions at the agreed upon end of their leave, unless mutually agreed by the Police Chief and the employee. An employee on leave of absence without pay shall not accumulate seniority during his/her absence, and upon his/her return to duty an employee's seniority shall be adjusted according to the length of his/her absence G. Leave of Absence for Medical Condition 1. An employee who develops a medical condition that causes his/her absence from work, may, upon a physician's certification (acceptable to the City) of inability to work, begin the use of accrued sick leave or request a medical leave of absence for up to ninety (90) calendar days. 2. To be eligible for this leave of absence, an employee must have been employed by the City, as a regular employee in good standing with continuous and uninterrupted service, for no less than one (1) full year prior to commencing such leave. 3. Such a leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six ninety (690) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargecalendar days.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A ‌ The Town Administrator may grant a regular employee leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or trainingwithout pay, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this sectionother than FMLA Leave, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) monthsmonths only when it is in the interest of the Town to do so. Approval Employees must request said leave from the Town Administrator in writing, which shall include, among other things, the employee’s date of return to work, not less than thirty (30) days prior to the commencement of said leave, unless it is an emergency. The needs of the employee shall be considered when he has shown by his record to be of more than average value to the Town and when it is desirable to return the employee even at some sacrifice. During an employee’s approved leave of absence, his position may be given to extend filled by temporary appointment or temporary promotion. For the purposes of health and/or dental insurance during a leave of absence, group insurance coverage will be extended under the laws of COBRA. During a leave of absence without pay, the employee shall not accrue any sick or annual leave time. At the expiration of a leave without pay, the employee shall be reinstated to the position he vacated or to any other position in the same classification. If this is not possible, he shall be transferred to another position for one (1) additional period which he is qualified. Approved leave without pay shall not constitute a break in service for the purposes of seniority but shall not be deemed to be credited service for pension purposes. Failure on the part of the employee to report promptly at the expiration of leave without pay shall be cause for dismissal. The employee’s return date from leave of absence may be amended by mutual, written agreement between the Town Administrator and the employee, provided the total leave does not exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A With the exception of leave of absence may be granted for compassionate reasons, at least six (6) months prior to an employee when it would improve the quality beginning of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is without pay, a privilege that may be granted to an faculty employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interestappropriate xxxx describing in detail the nature and location of the activities to be undertaken during the leave period. If no detailed statement is provided or if the xxxx is dissatisfied with the statement, availability in consultation with the department, may seek revision of replacements and other pertinent factorsthe statement; if no satisfactory revisions of the statement are forthcoming, the xxxx may recommend to the President that the leave be denied. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed In cases where less than six (6) months. Approval ' notice of the request for leave is provided, such requests may be given to extend a considered but approval of leave in this instance is less assured. If applied for in accordance with (a) permission for leave of absence for one (1) additional period not without pay shall be considered with due regard to exceed six (6) monthsthe continued effective functioning of the academic program and the needs of students. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee Permission may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether denied where it would cause an adverse impact on the academic program or the needs of students. Leave of absence without pay under this Article shall not, except by agreement between the employer and employee, normally exceed two (2) consecutive years except for Political Leave as provided for in Article Leaves of absence without pay shall not they are still capable of performing the duties of their positionbe renewed. Any employee leaving City service before a additional leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall pay must be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved requested in accordance with Article An employee on leave of absence without pay shall continue as a member of the employee shall be reinstated academic staff and a member of the bargaining unit. Except as provided in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of Article an employee on leave of absence without pay shall be entitled but not required to report promptly at its expirationmaintain membership in the benefit plans from time to time in force, or within provided the plans so permit and that the employee pays the total cost involved. The employer shall, on the day following completion of leave of absence without pay, credit to the employee for the purpose of a reasonable sabbatical, tenure, confirmation and promotion any period of service which stood to the employee's credit on the day prior to the commencement of such leave. An employee on leave of absence without pay shall receive such additions to nominal salary as shall be implemented, as a result of collective bargaining from time after notice to time during the period of the leave and shall be eligible, under the conditions specified in Article to have career development increments added to nominal salary. The eligibility of an employee for a career development increment shall be specified in the written communication referred to in Article Three (3) months prior to the commencement of such leave the employer shall inform the employee in writing of all agreed terms and conditions upon which the granting of leave is based, including a reference to return the specific of the Collective Agreement which governs the type of leave granted and a deadline for acceptance or rejection of the said terms and conditions. The employee shall not be deemed to duty, have accepted the terms of such leave of absence until has so notified the employer in writing. Failure to accept within the deadline specified in Article shall be cause deemed to constitute non-acceptance. Once accepted by the employee, the employee becomes responsible for dischargeany cost to the University arising directly out of a subsequent change altering the arrangements with respect to such leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A A. Apart from circumstances covered by the Family and Medical Leave Policy, leave of absence without pay may be granted at the discretion of the superintendent or board of education to personnel who have worked continuously for three years upon application, in writing, to the superintendent of schools. B. If an employee when it would improve is out of sick/personal/vacation leave and misses 3 day(s) of work, this is considered job abandonment. C. Such application shall specify the quality beginning and termination dates of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include proposed leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, period and the reason for the request. D. In no case, however, shall the proposed leave period exceed one calendar year from the specified beginning date. Such application may be acted upon by the Board in regular session upon recommendation of the superintendent. E. Personnel who are on Leave of Absence Without Pay are not considered to be employees of the district during the leave period. F. Leaves of absence shall be granted upon the following terms and conditions, unless specifically varied by written agreement between the Board and the staff person applying for leave: 1. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons applicant for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) monthsshall diligently pursue the stated objective of the leave in good faith and shall promptly notify the superintendent in the event that the objective is achieved before the expiration of the specified leave period 2. Approval may be given to extend a If the leave of absence extends beyond April 1, of a school year, the applicant shall notify the superintendent in writing on or before April 1, that he or she wishes to be considered for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsemployment for the following school year 3. When reporting to work at the expiration of any Upon return from a leave of absence, an employee may be the district is only obligated to assign the applicant to a vacant position for which the applicant is qualified which is in the following year's budget. This determination is not governed by the district's reduction in force policy, if any. (a) The district is not obligated to terminate, reassign or otherwise remove any other employee, to create a position for the applicant, nor is it required to submit hold open the position previously filled by the applicant or to medical examinations to determine create a new position for the applicant. (b) Determination of whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence vacant position exists, (a budgeted position that has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct no incumbent) shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon made by the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the District. (c) If no vacant position held exists at the time such leave was grantedof this determination, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause the applicant shall have preference for discharge. Failure on vacant positions which become available prior to the part beginning of the next school year. X. Xxxxxxx of an employee on leave to notify the Superintendent's office of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing intention to return to duty, regular employment at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the leave period shall be cause construed as a resignation and relieves the Superintendent of re-employment liability. H. An employee granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay by the Superintendent shall not lose accumulated sick leave. I. Leaves of absence will not be granted to take other employment outside Xxxxxx-XxXxxxxx County Schools, or to go into business. J. Persons returning to work, who have been on a Leave of Absence Without Pay, must complete a New Employee Packet and applications to become eligible for dischargedistrict group benefits.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave Leave of absence without pay may be granted upon the recommendation of the Chief of Police and the approval of the City Administrator for the following reasons: A. To recover from some temporary physical disability provided, however, that no such leave shall be given for a period to exceed ninety (90) days, unless such disability was caused by an injury without negligence on the part of the employee when it would and received in the performance of their duty, in which latter case the period may be extended with the approval of the Chief of Police. The vacancy thus caused shall be filled, if necessary, by temporary appointment. B. To enter upon a course of training or study calculated to improve the quality of their service, no such leave shall be given initially for a period to exceed six (6) months with the employee's job performance right to extend for a period not to exceed an additional six (6) months if approved by the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the CityAdministrator. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, Where a leave of absence is given, the vacancy thus caused shall be filled, if necessary, by a privilege that may be granted to temporary appointment. C. To enter the Armed Services of The United States in any period of national emergency, and upon their release or discharge from service, an employee wishing granted such leave shall be authorized to leave resume their position with their former status, provided that such person shall resume their employment within ninety (90) days after their discharge or release from military service. The position made vacant by the City person going into military service shall be filled in the same manner as any other vacancy in the department. D. For special reasons other than those above which is sufficient to constitute good standing without pay reason for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for giving such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to provided, however, that no such leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would shall be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence given for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval A vacancy thus caused shall be filled, if necessary, by temporary appointment. E. Leave of absence without pay for less than ninety (90) days may be given to extend a leave granted by the City Administrator upon recommendation of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration Chief of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargePolice.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. Eligibility for leaves provided in this Article shall be limited to a full-time employee who has successfully completed probationary period, and such a leave will be granted without pay of any kind from the Company. Time absent due to leaves provided in this Article shall not be considered or counted as time worked for any purpose. Any employee engaged in work for pay from another employer during a leave provided in this Article will be subject to immediate dismissal. A personal leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve at the quality sole discretion of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for Company from a period not to exceed six (6) monthsfour weeks, upon written request from the employee. Approval may be given to extend If the request is submitted a minimum of days in advance of the requested leave date, the Company shall respond in writing within days of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsthe request whether the leave has been approved or rejected. When reporting to work at If no response is received from the expiration of any leave of absence, an Company within the above time frame the employee may be required forward the request to submit the most senior management official up to medical examinations and including the Plant Manager. An employee intending to determine whether combine his or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly her approved leave of absence with vacation time can obtain only so much leave that, when added to total vacation time for which is eligible that year, will not exceed four (4) weeks during the customary summer vacation season. Personal leave shall not be granted until all one's vacation time is exhausted (when combining weeks, all vacation time for which the employee is eligible that year will be deemed to be the earliest weeks, and then the balance of the time shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence period as approved). Upon written request from the Union Office, the Company will allow a maximum of four employees to report promptly be absent at its expirationone time, reasonable leave of absence without pay to attend Union conferences or within conventions. The Employer agrees that an employee appointed by the Union as a reasonable full-time after notice representative shall be granted leave of absence without pay, to a maximum of one year, while serving in writing such capacity. Such person shall continue to accumulate seniority during such leave and shall be entitled to return to dutythe bargaining unit should his service be terminated by the Union, shall be cause for dischargewith full accumulated seniority.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted A. Any County officer or employee on an annual salary basis who is temporarily physically or mentally unable to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or trainingperform his duties, or extended illness not covered who desires to engage in a course of study intended to increase his usefulness to the County service, or who for any reason considered satisfactory by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, department head desires to secure a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leavefrom his regular duties may, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a the department head to allow approved by the Personnel Officer, be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed six (6) monthsone year. Approval In an exceptional case, the Personnel Officer may waive the provisions of this rule to permit an extension of the leave of absence without pay for an additional period not to exceed, in the aggregate, tow years from the date of commencement of the original leave. The approval of such leave of absence without pay shall be given to extend in written form, signed by the appointing officer and the officer or employee affected. B. When a leave of absence without pay for a period of one (1) additional year has been granted, a further leave of absence without pay shall not be granted unless the employee returns to his position and serves continuously therein for a period of three months immediately preceding the subsequent leave of absence without pay. C. A pregnant employee holding a position by permanent appointment, shall be granted a leave of absence without pay for a period of six months, which may be extended upon the recommendation of the department head and the approval of the Personnel Officer, up to one year. The employee shall report to the department head the existence of pregnancy not later than the end of the fourth month. The department head may recommend placing the employee on leave at any time during the pregnancy when in his judgment the interests of either the department or the employee would be best served by such action. D. Absence for more than thirty continuous days under this rule may cause adjustment in time for considering increments. X. Xxxxxxx of an employee to exceed six (6) months. When reporting return to work at his position on the date of the expiration of any leave of absenceabsence without pay, or any authorized extension thereof, shall be deemed a resignation from the service upon the date such leave of absence without pay commenced. F. A County employee who leaves the County service to pursue an employee educational program completely at his own expense, upon return to County service may be required paid the appropriate scale step and hold the same anniversary date for increment purposes as if he had not left the County service, provided that the course of instruction is considered beneficial to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leavehis position in the County service, and such conduct shall he has not had full-time employment outside of the County service during the period of absence, between semesters excepted. G. Vacation, personal and sick leave credits may not be proper grounds earned while absent for discharge. Upon more than 30 days under the expiration provisions of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargethis rule.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City government or when such leave is otherwise in other ways considered to be in the best interest of the CityCity service. This may could include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is defined as a privilege that which may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their the supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to of leave and to return, return and the reason for the request. The department head Police Chief must submit a written statement giving their the reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other similar pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head the Police Chief to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at At the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee of this City may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are that the employee is still capable of performing the duties of their the position. Any An employee leaving City service absent before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting the employee's conduct constitutes cause for discharge. SLPOA MOU January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report to work promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, expiration shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave The Board of absence Trustees may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, grant a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the requestany purpose. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager District may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow request a leave of absence without pay for an employee for any purpose. An employee may request a leave of absence without pay for any purpose for a period not to exceed six one year in up to six-month intervals, except as specified in policy related to parental leaves, subject to the following restrictions: 1. Requests for leaves of absence without pay for thirty (630) months. Approval days or less shall be submitted on or accompanied by a completed "Leave of Absence without Pay Request Form." Such requests may be given allowed with the approval of the employee's supervisor and division vice president. Board action is not required. 2. Requests for leaves of absence without pay for more than thirty (30) days shall be sent to extend the Board for approval. Such requests shall be submitted on or accompanied by a completed "Leave of Absence without Pay Request Form" indicating the department's support or nonsupport of the request. 3. An employee absent due to illness must exhaust all paid leave to which he/she is entitled before a request for an unpaid leave of absence for one (1) additional period not will be considered. Verification of the employee's inability to exceed six (6) months. When reporting return to work at from the expiration of any leave of absence, employee's physician shall be required. A second opinion from a medical provider identified and paid for by the District may also be required. A written health clearance from an employee may appropriate medical provider shall be required for return to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing duty with the duties of their positionDistrict after completing an unpaid leave. Any An employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly who returns from an approved leave of absence the employee without pay (except for extended illness as described above) shall automatically be entitled to all previously accrued but unused/unpaid sick leave and vacation. No sick leave or vacation shall be reinstated in the position held at the time accumulated during such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part period of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargeabsence.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A All requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing by the employee desiring the leave. Such requests shall set forth fully the reasons for the request of such leave, the date when such leave would begin and end, and a statement of the desire and intention of such employee to return to the service of the City at the expiration of the leave. Such request shall be transmitted to the City Manager by the department head with a statement of his approval or disapproval of the request, his plan for taking care of the work during the absence of the employee and if necessary ,his request for certification of an eligible person for appointment to the temporary vacancy. No leave of absence shall be effective until formally requested as stated above and approved by the City Manager, except that when leave of absence is made necessary through sudden illness or injury or service of country or state, the department head may grant such leave without a signed statement from the employee; and the approval thereof, if given by the City Manager, shall be retroactive. A. Leave of absence may be granted for good cause. The following causes may be deemed proper: temporary physical disability and study or training of value in connection with the service being rendered to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include Requests for leave shall not be granted to permit an employee to take employment outside the City service except temporary military service or military service for such purposes as additional job-related education an indefinite period of time in case of war or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a civil insurrection. B. An employee who has been on leave of absence is a privilege that may and reports back to the appointing officer of his department at the expiration of such leave shall be granted reinstated to his former position. In any case where the position formerly filled by an employee wishing on leave has been discontinued because of lack of funds or lack of work, the returned employee shall be placed at the head of the appropriate eligible list for reinstatement to leave a corresponding position in the City service. C. Time spent on an unpaid leave of absence of over three (3) work days shall be deducted from an employee's service credit in good standing without determining vacation and sick leave or longevity benefits. D. During an unpaid leave of absence, the employee shall maintain but not accrue seniority. E. During the first thirty (30) days only of an unpaid leave of absence, the City will continue to pay for a limited periodits share of insurance premiums. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leaveHowever, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval in case of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a an unpaid leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for discharge.physical disability beyond thirty

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A A. Apart from circumstances covered by the Family and Medical Leave Policy, leave of absence without pay may be granted at the discretion of the superintendent or board of education to personnel who have worked continuously for three years upon application, in writing, to the superintendent of schools. B. If an employee when it would improve is out of sick/personal/vacation leave and misses 3 day(s) of work, this is considered job abandonment. C. Such application shall specify the quality beginning and termination dates of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include proposed leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, period and the reason for the request. D. In no case, however, shall the proposed leave period exceed one calendar year from the specified beginning date. Such application may be acted upon by the Board in regular session upon recommendation of the superintendent. E. Personnel who are on Leave of Absence Without Pay are not considered to be employees of the district during the leave period. F. Leaves of absence shall be granted upon the following terms and conditions, unless specifically varied by written agreement between the Board and the staff person applying for leave: 1. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons applicant for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) monthsshall diligently pursue the stated objective of the leave in good faith and shall promptly notify the superintendent in the event that the objective is achieved before the expiration of the specified leave period 2. Approval may be given to extend a If the leave of absence extends beyond April 1, of a school year, the applicant shall notify the superintendent in writing on or before April 1, that he or she wishes to be considered for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsemployment for the following school year 3. When reporting to work at the expiration of any Upon return from a leave of absence, an employee may be the district is only obligated to assign the applicant to a vacant position for which the applicant is qualified which is in the following year's budget. This determination is not governed by the district's reduction in force policy, if any. (a) The district is not obligated to terminate, reassign or otherwise remove any other employee, to create a position for the applicant, nor is it required to submit hold open the position previously filled by the applicant or to medical examinations to determine create a new position for the applicant. (b) Determination of whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence vacant position exists, (a budgeted position that has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct no incumbent) shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon made by the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the District. (c) If no vacant position held exists at the time such leave was grantedof this determination, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause the applicant shall have preference for discharge. vacant positions which become available prior to the beginning of the next school year. G. Failure on the part of an employee on leave to notify the Superintendent's office of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing intention to return to duty, regular employment at least thirty (30) days prior to the termination of the leave period shall be cause construed as a resignation and relieves the Superintendent of re-employment liability. H. An employee granted a Leave of Absence Without Pay by the Superintendent shall not lose accumulated sick leave. I. Leaves of absence will not be granted to take other employment outside Xxxxxx-XxXxxxxx County Schools, or to go into business. J. Persons returning to work, who have been on a Leave of Absence Without Pay, must complete a New Employee Packet and applications to become eligible for dischargedistrict group benefits.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A. Employees may be granted a leave of absence without pay or fringe benefits for the following reasons: 1. Health 2. Study 3. Military Service 4. Union Activity 5. Such other justifiable reasons as may be approved by the Chancellor or designee. B. Employees shall be eligible for an authorized leave of absence after one (1) year of service with the Employer which immediately precedes the authorized effective date of such leave of absence. 1. An employee who requests a leave of absence shall make an application in writing to the Vice Chancellor for Human Resources with a copy to the Chief. The application shall state the reasonthe leave of absence is being requested and the approximate length of time of said absence. 2. The application of an employee for a leave of absence will be considered by the Employer upon its individual merit and circumstances and the parties agree that the determination of whether or not the request shall be granted rests solely at the discretion of the Employer. A request for a leave of absence shall be answered promptly by the Employer. An authorization for leave of absence shall be in writing. 3. A leave of absence, when granted by the Employer, shall not exceed the time specified in the authorization. Such leaves of absence may be granted extended at the sole discretion of the Employer but the written authorization of the Employer is required in such cases. Employees who fail to return from an approved leave of absence on the date specified, shall be considered as voluntarily terminated. Requests for extension of a leave of absence must be made at least thirty (30) days in advance of the agreed date of return. The thirty (30) day requirement may be waived in cases of medical leave. 4. The discretion in granting leaves of absence shall not be abused by the Employer. Public Safety Officers absent due to a leave of absence specified in A (1-5) above, shall be required to conform to MCOLES regarding certification prior to resuming their duties. Recertification costs shall be borne by the employee. C. If an employee when it would improve works for another Employer during an authorized leave of absence, the quality authorized leave of absence shall be canceled and said employee shall be considered to have voluntarily terminated his/her employment. Any employee taking leave of absence without the prior written authorization of the employee's job performance for Employer shall be considered to have voluntarily terminated his/her employment. Any employee who takes an approved leave of absence of thirty (30) days or more on an accumulativebasis or who is drawing short-term or long-term disability shall not accumulate vacation or sick leave days under Articles 9 and 13 during the City or is otherwise in the best interest period of said absence. D. Employees who are members of the City. This may include leave Union and who are selected for such purposes as additional joba full-related education time office or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For position with the purposes Union shall receive at the written request of this sectionthe Union, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence fringe benefits for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsyear. When reporting to work at the expiration Upon termination of any said leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated to the Classification held prior to the leave provided he/she requests reinstatement within ten (10) calendar days after the expiration of the term of such office or position ofthe expiration of the period of the leave of absence. E. The provisions of this paragraph shall be subject to all applicable Federal Laws now in force, or as amended relating to the rights of returning veterans. Such Federal laws or regulations shall be applied if inconsistent in any manner with the provisions of this paragraph. An employee who shall enter into active service in the Armed Forces of the United States shall be given a leave of absence without pay subject to the conditions herein. On voluntary enlistment, this Section will only apply for the first enlistment period plus six (6) months of service. 1. Said employee shall retain any rights accumulated prior to his/her leave of absence and rights guaranteed under the applicable Federal laws now in force, or as amended. 2. Such employee, upon termination of such leave, shall be offered reemployment in his/her previous position held unless the circumstances have so changed as to make it impossible or unreasonable to do so, in which even he/she will be offered such employment as may be available and for which he/she is capable of doing at the time current rate of pay for such leave was grantedwork, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave provided he/she meets the following requirements. a. He/she has not been dishonorably discharged. b. He/she is physically able to do the work. c. He/she applies for re-employment within ninety (90) days of completion of service or release from hospitalization continuing not more than one (1) year after discharge from the service. 3. As used herein "Armed Forces in a manner constituting cause for dischargethe United States" is defined as and limited to the United States Army, Navy, Marine Corps, Air Force, Coast Guard, or the Public Health Service. 4. Failure on the part of an employee on military leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or make an application for reinstatement within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, such ninety (90) day period shall be cause for dischargeconsidered as a resignation and such employee shall lose all employment rights he/she would be otherwise entitled to hereunder.