Parenthood Leave. A Parenthood leave of absence shall be granted to a natural parent or an adoptive parent, who requests such leave in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child. The leave shall commence on the date requested by the employee and shall continue up to six (6) months provided, however, that such leave may be extended up to a maximum of one (1) year by mutual consent between the employee and the Appointing Authority. An employee may commence this leave at any time in the first three (3) months following the birth or adoption of a child.
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