Common use of UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE Clause in Contracts

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority System President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.prior

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position.coterminous 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed al- lowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.the

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonabsence. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the appointing authority Board when the Board determines the leave is profitable to the school, essential to the well-being of the employee, and shall not be unreasonably deniedthe Board is able to secure a replacement for the employee for the leave period. Employees are encouraged to must consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family state or federal family medical leave statutes if the request for leave is related to personal or family illness. Any personal leave of absence that also qualifies for federal or state family and Medical Leave Actmedical leave must be taken concurrent with FMLA leave and will be paid to the extent that the employee has accrued paid leave. The balance of the personal leave of absence will be unpaid. Except during any period covered by the use of applicable paid leave and/or federal FMLA, retention of insurance benefits shall be at the employee’s expense. 2. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. The employee is required to notify the Executive Director by a pre-determined date whether or not he/she will return to work. If the employee does not provide the required notification, he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her position. 3. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and his/her previous position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absenceor a comparable position. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article 45 of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority Board at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee by certified mail to the last address supplied by the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation. 5. If the leave of absence is for medical reasons, the Executive Director may, from time to time, require the employee to submit a certificate from the attending physician or a designated physician. If a certificate from a physician other than the attending physician is required, the School shall pay the difference between the cost of obtaining such certificate and the amount covered by insurance.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she the employee shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her their rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her the employee’s control after the expiration of said one one (1) year leave, he/she the employee shall at his/her their request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she the employee is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she the employee shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her the employee’s current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she the employee is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position.three 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.may 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonabsence. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the appointing authority Board when the Board determines the leave is profitable to the school or, essential to the well-being of the employee, and shall not be unreasonably deniedthe Board is able to secure a replacement for the employee for the leave period. Employees are encouraged to must consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family state or federal family medical leave statutes if the request for leave is related to personal or family illness. Any personal leave of absence that also qualifies for federal or state family and Medical Leave Actmedical leave must be taken concurrent with FMLA leave and will be paid to the extent that the employee has accrued paid leave. The balance of the personal leave of absence will be unpaid. Except during any period covered by the use of applicable paid leave and/or federal FMLA, retention of insurance benefits shall be at the employee’s expense. 2. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. The employee is required to notify the Executive Director by a pre-determined date whether or not he/she will return to work. If the employee does not provide the required notification, he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her position. 3. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and his/her previous position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absenceor a comparable position. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article 44 of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority Board at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee by certified mail to the last address supplied by the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation. 5. If the leave of absence is for medical reasons, the Executive Director may, from time to time, require the employee to submit a certificate from the attending physician or a designated physician. If a certificate from a physician other than the attending physician is required, the School shall pay the difference between the cost of obtaining such certificate and the amount covered by insurance.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. ‌‌ 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority College President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.and 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article.she 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonreason with a two-week notice to the Executive Director. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months, except that MMA-sanctioned leaves of absence may be extended by the Executive Director. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer the Director of Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal approved authorized leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. Unauthorized leave without pay will adjust seniority date. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MMA service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §962 (6) (Municipal Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she the employee shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her their rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her the employee’s control after the expiration of said one one (1) year leave, he/she the employee shall at his/her their request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she the employee is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she the employee shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her the employee’s current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she the employee is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she the employee shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her their rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her the employee’s control after the expiration of said one one (1) year leave, he/she the employee shall at his/her their request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she the employee is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she the employee shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her the employee’s current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1one(1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she the employee is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve six (126) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.benefits 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11Xxxxxxx 00, Section 3C shall be Xxxxxxx 0X xxxxx xx continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one such (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.be 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her the employee’s control after the expiration of said one one (1) year leave, he/she the employee shall at his/her their request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she the employee is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she the employee shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her the employee’s current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she the employee is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. ‌‌ 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority System President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority College President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority System President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of hisofhis/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. ‌ 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonabsence. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the appointing authority Board when the Board determines the leave is profitable to the school, essential to the well-being of the employee, and shall not be unreasonably deniedthe Board is able to secure a replacement for the employee for the leave period. Employees are encouraged to must consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family state or federal family medical leave statutes if the request for leave is related to personal or family illness. Any personal leave of absence that also qualifies for federal or state family and Medical Leave Actmedical leave must be taken concurrent with FMLA leave and will be paid to the extent that the employee has accrued paid leave. The balance of the personal leave of absence will be unpaid. Except during any period covered by the use of applicable paid leave and/or federal FMLA, retention of insurance benefits shall be at the employee’s expense. 2. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. The employee is required to notify the Executive Director by a pre-determined date whether or not he/she will return to work. If the employee does not provide the required notification, he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her position. 3. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and his/her previous position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absenceor a comparable position. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article 45 of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority Board at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee by certified mail to the last address supplied by the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation. 5. If the leave of absence is for medical reasons, the Executive Director may, from time to time, require the employee to submit a certificate from the attending physician or a designated physician. If a certificate from a physician other than the attending physician is required, the School shall pay the difference between the cost of obtaining such certificate and the amount covered by insurance.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position.fixed 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonabsence. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the appointing authority Board when the Board determines the leave is profitable to the school, essential to the well-being of the employee, and shall not be unreasonably deniedthe Board is able to secure a replacement for the employee for the leave period. Employees are encouraged to must consult with their agency/department the Personnel Officer Office to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family state or federal family medical leave statutes if the request for leave is related to personal or family illness. Any personal leave of absence that also qualifies for federal or state family and Medical Leave Actmedical leave must be taken concurrent with FMLA leave and will be paid to the extent that the employee has accrued paid leave. The balance of the personal leave of absence will be unpaid. Except during any period covered by the use of applicable paid leave and/or federal FMLA, retention of insurance benefits shall be at the employee’s expense. 2. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. The employee is required to notify the Superintendent by a pre-determined date whether or not he/she will return to work. If the employee does not provide the required notification, he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her position. 3. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and his/her previous position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absenceor a comparable position. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article 44 of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority Board at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee by certified mail to the last address supplied by the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation. 5. If the leave of absence is for medical reasons, the Superintendent may, from time to time, require the employee to submit a certificate from the attending physician or a designated physician. If a certificate from a physician other than the attending physician is required, the School shall pay the difference between the cost of obtaining such certificate and the amount covered by insurance.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.and 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.the

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.not 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. A. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonreason with a two-week notice to the Executive Director. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months, except that MMA-sanctioned leaves of absence may be extended by the Executive Director. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer the Director of Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state MMA the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal approved authorized leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status status, and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. Unauthorized leave without pay will adjust seniority date. 2. B. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MMA service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §962 (6) (Municipal Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. C. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment reemployment, he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. D. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. E. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.notified 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.length 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational organiza­tional unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed al­lowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority se­niority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee employ­ee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employ­ees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former po­sitions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee em­ployee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position posi­tion in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11Xxxxxxx 00, Section 3C shall be Xxxxxxx 0X xxxxx xx continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded positionposi­tion. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer the Director of Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state MMA the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MMA service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §962 (6) (Municipal Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.the 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.to 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position.may 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.the 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reasonabsence. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the sole discretion of the appointing authority Board when the Board determines the leave is profitable to the school, essential to the well-being of the employee, and shall not be unreasonably deniedthe Board is able to secure a replacement for the employee for the leave period. Employees are encouraged to must consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer Human Resources to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family state or federal family medical leave statutes if the request for leave is related to personal or family illness. Any personal leave of absence that also qualifies for federal or state family and Medical Leave Actmedical leave must be taken concurrent with FMLA leave and will be paid to the extent that the employee has accrued paid leave. The balance of the personal leave of absence will be unpaid. Except during any period covered by the use of applicable paid leave and/or federal FMLA, retention of insurance benefits shall be at the employee’s expense. 2. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. The employee is required to notify the Executive Director by a pre-determined date whether or not he/she will return to work. If the employee does not provide the required notification, he/she will be deemed to have resigned his/her position. 3. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and his/her previous position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absenceor a comparable position. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article 44 of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority Board at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee by certified mail to the last address supplied by the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation. 5. If the leave of absence is for medical reasons, the Executive Director may, from time to time, require the employee to submit a certificate from the attending physician or a designated physician. If a certificate from a physician other than the attending physician is required, the School shall pay the difference between the cost of obtaining such certificate and the amount covered by insurance.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed al- lowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her control after the expiration of said one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve nine (129) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement.at 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State service that is excluded from bargaining units underunder 26 M.R.S.A. §979-A(6) (the State Employees Labor Relations Act). Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence within the one (1) year period. Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the initial movement of the returning employee shall likewise be entitled to return to their former positions. 3. Except as provided in the Seniority Article, if an employee is laid off from an excluded position for reasons beyond his/her the employee’s control after the expiration of said one one (1) year leave, he/she the employee shall at his/her their request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she the employee is eligible. Upon reemployment he/she the employee shall be credited with the seniority earned up to the start of the leave granted pursuant to this Article. 4. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her the employee’s current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1one(1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she the employee is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 5. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.

UNPAID PERSONAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE. ‌ 1. Any employee may apply for an unpaid personal leave of absence for good and sufficient reason. Leave pursuant to this provision may be for a period not exceeding twelve (12) months in any fourteen (14) consecutive months. Such leave may be granted at the discretion of the appointing authority System President and shall not be unreasonably denied. Employees are encouraged to consult with their agency/department Personnel Officer to determine if they are eligible for benefits available under the Federal Family and Medical Leave Act. All requests for such leave and responses shall be in writing. The application for leave must specifically state the reasons for such application and the length of time requested. After completion of a period of personal leave of absence, the employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, status and position held immediately prior to the beginning of the leave of absence. If the employee's position is abolished during any such leave, he/she shall be notified and allowed to exercise his/her rights under the Seniority Article of this Agreement. 2. A leave of absence without pay and without loss of seniority not to exceed one (1) year may be granted to an employee to permit the employee to accept a position in State MCC System service that is excluded from bargaining units under 3. Except as provided in under 26 M.R.S.A. Section 1022(11) (the Seniority ArticleUniversity of Maine Labor Relations Act.) Such employee shall be entitled to return to the organizational unit, if an employee is laid off from an excluded status and position for reasons beyond his/her control after held immediately prior to the expiration beginning of said the leave of absence within the one (1) year leave, he/she shall at his/her request be placed on any reemployment registers for which he/she is eligibleperiod. Upon reemployment he/she shall be credited with Any employees who have filled vacancies created by the seniority earned up to the start initial movement of the leave granted pursuant returning employee shall likewise be entitled to this Articlereturn to their former positions. 43. Any employee currently on leave of absence from a position in this bargaining unit under Personnel Rule, Chapter 11, Section 3C shall be continued on such leave through the end of his/her current coterminous or fixed term appointment or for one (1) year from the effective date of this Agreement if he/she is serving in a position which does not involve a fixed or coterminous term. An employee on leave for a fixed term or coterminous appointment may upon application have such leave extended for up to three (3) months pending reappointment to such excluded position. 54. Any leave of absence granted pursuant to this Article may be canceled by the appointing authority System President at any time for good reason upon prior written notice to the employee, specifying a reasonable date of termination of the leave and the reason for cancellation.