Parenthood. Parenthood leaves of absence shall be granted to a birth parent(s) or adoptive parent(s) and who requests such leave in conjunction with the birth or adoption of a child. Requests for parenthood leave shall be submitted at least six (6) weeks in advance of the anticipated due date or adoption date, if possible. However, such leave shall be requested within the first three (3) months following the birth or adoption of a child. Parenthood leave shall commence on the date requested by the employee, and shall continue up to six (6) months. If both parents elect to take Parenthood leave, such leave may be taken either concurrently or consecutively. Such leave must be completed within one (1) year following the birth or adoption of a child. Sick leave or vacation used following the birth or adoption of the child will run concurrently with the six (6) months of Parenthood leave. Such leave may be extended up to a maximum of one (1) year by mutual consent between the employee and the Appointing Authority from the date of the event giving rise to the leave request.
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