Common use of Authorization Procedure Clause in Contracts

Authorization Procedure. Requests for leave of absence without pay shall be made upon forms prescribed by the Personnel Office and shall state specifically the reason for the request, the date when the leave is desired to begin, the probable date of return, and the agreement to reimburse the City for any benefit premiums paid for by the City during the leave of absence. The request shall normally be initiated by the employee, but may be initiated by his/her Department Head, and, upon written recommendation of the Department Head that it be granted, modified or denied, shall be promptly transmitted to the City Manager. The City Manager shall then make his/her recommendation in writing and transmit the request to the City Council, unless the request is for a leave of 60 consecutive days or less, in which case the action of the City Manager shall be final. A copy of any approved request for leave of absence without pay shall be delivered promptly to the Director of Finance.