Drawing lots. Seniority shall accumulate for promotions within the same department and during paid absences (including payment from Worker’s Compensation) because of illness, injury, vacation, military leave (paid or unpaid) or other authorized leave. Employees will not lose any previously accrued seniority in the event of a demotion within the same department, for example, if a sergeant gets demoted, his or her seniority will be a total of the time within the classifications of officer and sergeant combined.
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Sources: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement