Common use of LEAVE OF ABSENCES WITHOUT PAY Clause in Contracts

LEAVE OF ABSENCES WITHOUT PAY. Leave of absences without pay (for non-medical reasons which are covered by Section 5.4.7.) may be granted in cases of emergency or where such absence would not be contrary to the best interest of the City. Such leave so granted is not a right but an authorized privilege. Employees on authorized leave of absence without pay may not extend such leave without the expressed approval of the Appointing Authority. All other applicable leaves must be exhausted and no vacation, sick leave, or any other paid benefit shall be accrued or used during such leave. The Fire Chief, as Appointing Authority, may grant up to 30 days of leave without pay depending upon the merit of the case. Any leave without pay in excess of 30 days may only be granted upon the recommendation of the Fire Chief and approval of the City Manager and may not exceed a total of six months.