Common use of Vacation Authorization Clause in Contracts

Vacation Authorization. The City values vacation and believe that an employee's ability to utilize vacation is an important goal. To that end, the City and Union wish to emphasize that MEA bargaining unit employees are not expected to be "on call" during vacation. Of course, because of the importance of their positions, bargaining unit employees must provide adequate contact information in the event it becomes necessary to contact them prior to their return from vacation. If an employee is required to return to work from vacation, the employee shall not be charged vacation for the period during which they have returned to work. The time at which an employee may use vacation leave and the amount to be taken, at any one time, shall be determined by the City Manager or Designee, with particular regard for the needs of the City and, insofar as possible, considering the desires of the employee. Except in unusual circumstances, use of vacation leave shall be scheduled and approved in advance of the first day of absence. Approval of use of vacation leave shall be in a form and manner prescribed by the City Manager. Said approval of vacation leave shall not be unreasonably withheld.