Reinstatement, Permanent Separation. Within one (1) year from the expiration of the unpaid disability leave or disability separation, the employee may apply for reinstatement. After receipt of a timely application for reinstatement, the County may require examination of the employee by a licensed physician, psychiatrist, or psychologist, as appropriate to the circumstances, and shall designate the person to conduct the examination. To be eligible for reinstatement the employee must authorize the release of examination results. The County shall pay for the examination. If the examination discloses the employee has recovered from the disability and is otherwise able to perform the regular duties of his position, the County shall reinstate the employee to his former or similar available position within thirty (30) calendar days from his written application and completion of examinations. If, upon completion of the examination, it is determined that the employee is unable to perform the regular duties of his position for greater than six (6) months, the Employer may permanently separate the employee.
