Political Office Leave. An employee who is elected to the Municipal Government will be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits to fulfill his or her term of office. A written request for such leave of absence must be presented to the Employer at least three (3) weeks in advance of when the leave of absence is to commence. Employees who are granted a leave pursuant to this sub-article will have their seniority accrue during such leave of absence. An employee returning to work from such leave of absence will inform his or her employer at least three (3) weeks in advance. Employees elected to the Provincial or Federal Government will resign from his or her employment to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. In every case an employee running for such office must take an unpaid leave of absence during the election campaign.
Political Office Leave. Any seniority employee who is elected to the Federal, Provincial or Municipal Government will be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits to fulfil his/her term of office. A written request for such leave of absence must be presented to the Employer at least four (4) weeks in advance of when the leave of absence is to commence. Employees who are granted a leave pursuant to this sub-article will have their seniority accrue during such leave of absence. An employee returning to work from such leave of absence will inform his/her Employer at least three (3) weeks in advance.
Political Office Leave. 1. Any teacher shall have the right to become a candidate for public office and to serve in such elective office unless there is a legal prohibition. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed (two) 2 years shall be granted to any teacher upon application for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in, a public office. Such leave may be extended by mutual agreement of the teacher and the Board.
2. No teacher shall, during the hours for which pay is received, use such time for the solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office.
3. No teacher shall use the classrooms, schools, or students for the purpose of solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office.
4. No teacher shall use school equipment or supplies for the purpose of solicitation, promotion, election, or defeat of any candidate for public office.
5. Reinstatement of a teacher on political leave shall be made when a suitable opening is available. Nothing herein be interpreted to assure a teacher of a position or building assignment identical to that previously held except that it shall be in a position for which the teacher has fulfilled the requirements for certification.
Political Office Leave. An employee who is elected to the Municipal Government will be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits to fulfill his or her term of office. A written request for such leave of absence must be presented to the Employer with a least three (3) weeks in advance of when the leave of absence is to commence. Employees who are granted a leave pursuant to this sub-article will have their seniority accrue during such leave of absence. An employee returning to work from such leave of absence will inform his or her employer at least three (3) weeks in advance. In every case an employee running for such office must take an unpaid leave of absence during the election campaign.
Political Office Leave. A political office leave of absence will be granted to Team Members to run for political office or to hold political office, according to the following guidelines:
i. The leave will not exceed two (2) years.
ii. All provisions of a political office leave of absence are subject to the rules and regulations of the Michigan Gaming Control Board.
Political Office Leave. An unpaid leave of absence not to exceed two (2) years shall be granted to any employee upon application for the purpose of campaigning for, or serving in, public office.
Political Office Leave. Subject to the compliance and approvals under the Public Service of Ontario Act, an employee who is elected to the Municipal Government may be granted a leave of absence without pay or benefits to fulfill his or her term of office. A written request for such leave of absence must be presented to the Employer at least three (3) weeks in advance of when the leave of absence is to commence. Employees who are granted a leave pursuant to this sub-article will have their seniority accrue during such leave of absence. An employee returning to work from such leave of absence will inform his or her Employer at least three (3) weeks in advance. Employees elected to the Provincial or Federal Government will resign from his or her employment to avoid any appearance of a conflict of interest. In every case an employee running for such office must take an unpaid leave of absence during the election campaign.
Political Office Leave. The Employer will grant a leave of absence without pay to an employee who is elected to or appointed by a government to a full time municipal, provincial, or federal position. The duration of such leave shall not exceed four (4) years, unless otherwise agreed to by the Employer. The Employer may hire a term employee, or provide an acting assignment to a current employee, to replace the employee on leave for the duration of the leave. In this situation, the Employer may hire a term employee for a period beyond that which is outlined in 26.03. The employee will have their banked overtime and unused vacation paid out on the last pay period prior to the commencement of their political office leave. Time spent on political office leave without pay will not be counted for pay increment, severance or vacation service. Nor will vacation leave be accrued during the time spent on leave without pay. During the leave without pay, the employee shall pay both the employee and Employer share of all pension, benefit and insurance plan premiums, unless the employee elects not to continue benefit coverage. Where the employee returns from the leave without pay, and the employee's previous position has not been filled on a permanent basis or eliminated, the Employer will return the employee to the position. Where the position has been filled permanently or no longer exists, the Employer will reassign the employee to a vacant position, when available, for which the employee is qualified. An employee who accepts a lower position shall be provided the opportunity to return to their previous position when a permanent vacancy occurs. An employee who declines a reassignment shall be deemed to have abandoned his or her position. Where no reassignment is made after two (2) years from the expiry date of the employee's leave, the employment of the employee shall be terminated and the employee shall be paid severance pay.
Political Office Leave. An employee who is elected or appointed to Federal, provincial, Municipal or Regional Municipal office, who is required to be absent from work because of their elected or appointed duties shall upon written application to the Employer, be granted sufficient time on leave of absence to comply with their duties. Seniority and service shall continue consistent with the Collective Agreement. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of any applicable benefits in which the employee is participating during such leave of absence. Such payment shall be in advance of when the monthly premium is due.
Political Office Leave. An employee who is elected or appointed to Federal, provincial, Municipal or Regional Municipal office, who is required to be absent from work because of their elected or appointed duties shall upon written application to the Employer, be granted sufficient time on leave of absence to comply with their duties. Seniority and service shall continue consistent with the Collective Agreement. It will become the responsibility of the employee for full payment of any applicable benefits in which the employee is participating during such leave of absence. Such payment be in advance of when the monthly premium is due. Whenever they are used in the Collective Agreement, the terms seniority and service shall be deemed to refer to length of employment subject to the following conditions:
