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Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A The City Manager may grant a permanent or probationary employee leave of absence may be granted without pay, seniority, or benefit accruals not to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for exceed six months. For special educational purposes, however, the City or Manager may grant leaves of absence not to exceed one year, without pay, provided such study is otherwise in the best interest of the Cityrelated to City employment. This may include leave for When such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a special educational leave of absence is granted, the employee must agree in writing that they will return to regular, full-time employment with the City for a privilege that may minimum of one year. No such leave shall be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a except upon written request to their supervisor for such leaveof the employee, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and setting forth the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending , and the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would will be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for dischargein writing. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave or within a reasonable period of absence time after notice to return to duty, the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, duty shall be cause for discharge. (Amended 3-80) Upon receiving five days prior notice, the Chief of Police, may grant a regular employee in good standing, leave of absence without pay not to exceed 10 work days in a calendar month, without the employee having to first exhaust current leave balances. Such leaves shall be reported to the Director of Administrative Services. When an employee is in a leave of absence without pay status due to having exhausted all accrued sick leave and vacation credit, their revised hire date or date of promotion for purposes of merit increases, sick leave and vacation credit, will be the number of calendar days absent added to their former hire or promotion date, whenever such leave exceeds 30 working days. In the event of leave of absence due to injury or illness, after all sick leave is exhausted, utilization of accrued vacation, compensatory time and/or floating holidays shall be at the option of the employee.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave Leaves of absence without pay may be granted for up to a total of one hundred twenty (120) days in one (1) calendar year. To be eligible for a leave without pay, all other appropriate available leaves affording an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of right to be absent from work with pay under this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow Agreement shall have been exhausted before requesting a leave of absence for any reason. Requests shall be submitted on the Leave of Absence Request Form and shall be made within a reasonable period of time in advance, twenty (20) calendar days prior to the date of request, when practicable. Each request shall be a request for not more than sixty (60) calendar days and shall state the reason and be accompanied by the appropriate documentation: e.g. a Statement of Attending Physician. Where documentation containing confidential medical information is necessary to exceed six substantiate the reason for the leave request, the employee shall submit the documentation directly to the Human Resources Department. A Leave of Absence Request Form shall be submitted to the immediate supervisor who shall recommend approval or non-approval. The Administrative Officer shall recommend approval or non-approval and forward the request to the Human Resources Department. The Human Resources Department shall review the request and submit it to the Director for final consideration. In extenuating circumstances, the Director may grant leaves of absence without pay beyond one hundred twenty (6120) monthscalendar days in one (1) year. Approval may be given to extend An employee granted a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not shall return to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at regular duty on the first scheduled day following the expiration of any leave the approved leave. If the employee fails to report to work, this failure shall constitute a resignation of absence, employment. The Library will hold a position for an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly on an approved leave of absence for the first forty-five (45) calendar days of such leave. After this period it may be necessary to assign the employee shall be reinstated to a different position upon his return, but the Library will make every reasonable attempt to provide the returning employee with a position similar in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargegrade and status.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City government or when such leave is otherwise in other ways considered to be in the best interest of the CityCity service. This may could include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is defined as a privilege that which may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their the supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to of leave and to return, return and the reason for the request. The department head Police Chief must submit a written statement giving their the reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other similar pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head the Police Chief to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at At the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee of this City may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are that the employee is still capable of performing the duties of their the position. Any An employee leaving City service absent before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting the employee's conduct constitutes cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report to work promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, expiration shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence An employee may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is without pay upon application approved by the department director, or designee, and the City Manager. Such leave may not exceed one year’s time. Upon expiration of the leave, the employee shall be reinstated to the position held before the leave was granted. Such leave shall be granted only in those cases where an employee’s record of service and qualifications make it desirable for the City to retain the employee’s services even at the cost of some inconvenience to the City. An employee who has been convicted of a privilege driving violation, while in his/her own vehicle, and has had his/her driver’s license suspended as a result of that conviction, may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not up to exceed six (6) months. Approval may The employee must have his/her driver’s license reinstated by the end of the leave of absence. Failure by the employee to have his/her driver’s license reinstated will result in the employee being separated from City employment for not meeting the minimum qualifications of the position of Motor Coach Operator. Such leave of absence shall be given granted in accordance with the provisions of the Santa Xxxxxx Municipal Code, with approval of the leave of absence only being granted in those cases where the employee’s records of service and qualifications make it desirable for the City to extend retain the employee. Final approval of the leave of absence will require approval of the leave by the department director and the City Manager. If a member of the bargaining unit accepts an official position with the SMART- TD International Union and desires a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsserve in the official position, such leave of absence is subject to the approval of the Director of Transit Services and the City Manager. When reporting to work at the expiration of any The employee, whether on permanent or as-needed employment status, shall retain and accumulate applicable departmental seniority while on said leave of absence, an employee may . No more than one bargaining unit member will be required allowed such leave at the same time. Such leave of absence shall be limited to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable the term of performing the duties of their official position. Any An employee leaving City service before who is on a leave of absence has been granted is absent without while serving in an appointed position with the SMART-TD International Union will not be allowed to perform any work duties for the City during such leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in not receive any employee benefits provided by this Agreement, including paid leave, or accrue City service time during the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargeabsence.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave Leave of absence without pay for health or professional study may be granted to an employee when it would improve by the quality Board for a period of one year or less upon recommendation by the Superintendent. An employee desiring a leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent in writing of their desire to take such leave at least ninety (90) days prior to the date on which the leave is requested to begin. Exceptions to the notice requirement may be granted by the Superintendent should the Superintendent deem appropriate. Any employee on leave of absence without pay may keep their insurance in effect by paying the full insurance premium to the District during the leave period. The District will make no contribution toward health insurance premiums during the leave period. All leaves of absence shall be granted with the full understanding that the employee may be assigned to any position for which they are qualified upon completion of leave. Consideration shall be given to returning the employee to his or her former position. The Board, in its sole discretion, may extend leave for an additional year upon written request from the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of seniority and advancement on the salary schedule, the employee must actually be present and participating in the District for at least 2/3 of their work year. Compensated days shall include sick leave days, personal business days, bereavement days, vacation days, and days used from the sick leave bank. The days of leave under the federal FMLA shall be included as days of participation in the District. There will be no advancement on the salary schedule if the required 2/3 of the work year is not met. In the event that an employee intends to return from an unpaid leave, the employee must advise the Superintendent of said intent at least ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled return to work date. If the Board grants a year-long leave, the employee may not be allowed to return to work until the start of the next school year. Failure of an employee to notify his or her Supervisor of his or her intent to return, according to the provisions of this sectionparagraph 2.14, shall be considered as a leave of absence is a privilege that resignation. Exceptions to the notice requirement may be granted to an employee wishing to leave by the City service in good standing without pay for a limited periodSuperintendent should they deem appropriate. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an An employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expirationretains any unused accumulated sick leave, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to usable upon return to dutyregular employment, but does not earn additional sick leave until the employee returns to service. In the event that an employee works a portion of a year prior to being granted a leave of absence, they shall be cause earn a prorated amount of unused sick leave days for dischargethe time worked.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A With the exception of leave of absence may be granted for compassionate reasons, at least six (6) months prior to an employee when it would improve the quality beginning of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is without pay, a privilege that may be granted to an faculty employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interestappropriate xxxx describing in detail the nature and location of the activities to be undertaken during the leave period. If no detailed statement is provided or if the xxxx is dissatisfied with the statement, availability in consultation with the department, may seek revision of replacements and other pertinent factorsthe statement; if no satisfactory revisions of the statement are forthcoming, the xxxx may recommend to the President that the leave be denied. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed In cases where less than six (6) months. Approval ' notice of the request for leave is provided, such requests may be given to extend a considered but approval of leave in this instance is less assured. If applied for in accordance with (a) permission for leave of absence for one (1) additional period not without pay shall be considered with due regard to exceed six (6) monthsthe continued effective functioning of the academic program and the needs of students. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee Permission may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether denied where it would cause an adverse impact on the academic program or the needs of students. Leave of absence without pay under this Article shall not, except by agreement between the employer and employee, normally exceed two (2) consecutive years except for Political Leave as provided for in Article Leaves of absence without pay shall not they are still capable of performing the duties of their positionbe renewed. Any employee leaving City service before a additional leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall pay must be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved requested in accordance with Article An employee on leave of absence without pay shall continue as a member of the employee shall be reinstated academic staff and a member of the bargaining unit. Except as provided in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of Article an employee on leave of absence without pay shall be entitled but not required to report promptly at its expirationmaintain membership in the benefit plans from time to time in force, or within provided the plans so permit and that the employee pays the total cost involved. The employer shall, on the day following completion of leave of absence without pay, credit to the employee for the purpose of a reasonable sabbatical, tenure, confirmation and promotion any period of service which stood to the employee's credit on the day prior to the commencement of such leave. An employee on leave of absence without pay shall receive such additions to nominal salary as shall be implemented, as a result of collective bargaining from time after notice to time during the period of the leave and shall be eligible, under the conditions specified in Article to have career development increments added to nominal salary. The eligibility of an employee for a career development increment shall be specified in the written communication referred to in Article Three (3) months prior to the commencement of such leave the employer shall inform the employee in writing of all agreed terms and conditions upon which the granting of leave is based, including a reference to return the specific of the Collective Agreement which governs the type of leave granted and a deadline for acceptance or rejection of the said terms and conditions. The employee shall not be deemed to duty, have accepted the terms of such leave of absence until has so notified the employer in writing. Failure to accept within the deadline specified in Article shall be cause deemed to constitute non-acceptance. Once accepted by the employee, the employee becomes responsible for dischargeany cost to the University arising directly out of a subsequent change altering the arrangements with respect to such leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A Requests for leave of absence may without pay shall be granted to an employee when it would improve in writing and shall state specifically the quality of the employee's job performance reasons for the request, the date desired to begin the leave, and the date of return. The request shall normally be submitted by the employee to the affected Department Head. The Department Head shall recommend to the City Administrator whether the request should be granted, modified, or is otherwise in denied. The City Administrator's office shall then make a decision based upon the best interest of the City, giving due consideration to the reasons given by the employee, and the requirements of any applicable state and federal laws. This The City Administrator's office may include leave for such purposes as additional jobgrant a full-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, time regular employee a leave of absence without pay not to exceed ninety (90) days for non-medical purposes. Non-medical leave is a privilege that unpaid leave time for career advancement, personal or family situations. Such leaves may be granted to an employee wishing to after vacation time accruals have been exhausted. Sick leave the City service in good standing accruals may not be used for non-medical leaves. Medical leave without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would may be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence granted for a period not to exceed six ninety (690) monthsdays. Approval Medical leave may be given used for disability / illnesses (including maternity-related disabilities) which extend beyond the period of accrued sick leave. (Vacation accruals shall be used before starting an unpaid medical leave after sick leave accruals are exhausted.) Requests for medical leave must be accompanied by documentation from the employee's attending physician. All leave requests, both medical and non-medical, will be routed to extend the respective department head for approval. Approved requests shall be forwarded to the City Administrator for review and concurrence. Under no circumstances may an employee use a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at for another employer or to pursue self-employment. Leaves are designed to accommodate employees who have critical personal situations only. No sick leave, holiday, vacation benefits or any other fringe benefits shall accrue while the employee is on leave of absence without pay. The employee's anniversary date shall be adjusted to reflect the length of the absence for the purposes of computing longevity. Any employee on an approved leave of absence without pay may continue his or her medical, dental and life insurance coverage by paying the full cost to the City in advance for each month or portion thereof of which he or she is absent, subject to limitations set by the insurance carrier. Upon expiration of any the leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such the leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for dischargegranted or another equivalent position. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing Employees who fail to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargework on the date specified in the leave request without receiving an extension in advance are subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City government or when such leave is otherwise in other ways considered to be in the best interest of the CityCity service. This may could include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is defined as a privilege that which may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their the supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to of leave and to return, return and the reason for the request. The department head Police Chief must submit a written statement giving their the reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other similar pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head the Police Chief to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at At the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee of this City may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are that the employee is still capable of performing the duties of their the position. Any An employee leaving City service absent before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting the employee's conduct constitutes cause for discharge. SLPOA MOU January 1, 2023 - June 30, 2028 Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report to work promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, expiration shall be cause for discharge.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave Leave of absence without pay for health or professional study may be granted to educational support personnel by the Board for a period of one year or less upon recommendation by the Superintendent. An employee desiring a leave of absence shall notify the Superintendent in writing of their desire to take such leave at least ninety (90) days prior to the date on which the leave is requested to begin. Exceptions to the notice requirement may be granted by the Superintendent should the Superintendent deem appropriate. Any employee on leave of absence without pay may keep their insurance in effect by paying the full insurance premium to the District during the leave period. The District will make no contribution toward health insurance premiums during the leave period. All leaves of absence shall be granted with the full understanding that the employee may be assigned to any position for which they are qualified upon completion of leave. Consideration shall be given to returning the employee to his or her former position. The Board, in its sole discretion, may extend leave for an employee when it would improve the quality of additional year upon written request from the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of seniority and advancement on the salary schedule, the employee must actually be present and participating in the District for at least 2/3 of their work year. Compensated days shall include sick leave days, personal business days, bereavement days, vacation days, and days used from the sick leave bank. The days of leave under the federal FMLA shall be included as days of participation in the District. There will be no advancement on the salary schedule if the required 2/3 of the work year is not met. In the event that an employee intends to return from an unpaid leave, the employee must advise the Superintendent of said intent at least ninety (90) days prior to the scheduled return to work date. Failure of an employee to notify his or her Supervisor of his or her intent to return, according to the provisions of this sectionparagraph 2.14, shall be considered as a leave of absence is a privilege that resignation. Exceptions to the notice requirement may be granted to an employee wishing to leave by the City service in good standing without pay for a limited periodSuperintendent should they deem appropriate. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not to exceed six (6) months. Approval may be given to extend a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) months. When reporting to work at the expiration of any leave of absence, an employee may be required to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an An employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expirationretains any unused accumulated sick leave, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to usable upon return to dutyregular employment, but does not earn additional sick leave until the employee returns to service. In the event that an employee works a portion of a year prior to being granted a leave of absence, they shall be cause earn a prorated amount of unused sick leave days for dischargethe time worked.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. Eligibility for leaves provided in this Article shall be limited to a full-time employee who has successfully completed probationary period, and such a leave will be granted without pay of any kind from the Company. Time absent due to leaves provided in this Article shall not be considered or counted as time worked for any purpose. Any employee engaged in work for pay from another employer during a leave provided in this Article will be subject to immediate dismissal. A personal leave of absence may be granted to an employee when it would improve at the quality sole discretion of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is a privilege that may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for Company from a period not to exceed six (6) monthsfour weeks, upon written request from the employee. Approval may be given to extend If the request is submitted a minimum of days in advance of the requested leave date, the Company shall respond in writing within days of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsthe request whether the leave has been approved or rejected. When reporting to work at If no response is received from the expiration of any leave of absence, an Company within the above time frame the employee may be required forward the request to submit the most senior management official up to medical examinations and including the Plant Manager. An employee intending to determine whether combine his or not they are still capable of performing the duties of their position. Any employee leaving City service before a leave of absence has been granted is absent without leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly her approved leave of absence with vacation time can obtain only so much leave that, when added to total vacation time for which is eligible that year, will not exceed four (4) weeks during the customary summer vacation season. Personal leave shall not be granted until all one's vacation time is exhausted (when combining weeks, all vacation time for which the employee is eligible that year will be deemed to be the earliest weeks, and then the balance of the time shall be reinstated in the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence period as approved). Upon written request from the Union Office, the Company will allow a maximum of four employees to report promptly be absent at its expirationone time, reasonable leave of absence without pay to attend Union conferences or within conventions. The Employer agrees that an employee appointed by the Union as a reasonable full-time after notice representative shall be granted leave of absence without pay, to a maximum of one year, while serving in writing such capacity. Such person shall continue to accumulate seniority during such leave and shall be entitled to return to dutythe bargaining unit should his service be terminated by the Union, shall be cause for dischargewith full accumulated seniority.

Leave of Absence Without Pay. A leave of absence ‌ An employee may be granted to an employee when it would improve the quality of the employee's job performance for the City or is otherwise in the best interest of the City. This may include leave for such purposes as additional job-related education or training, or extended illness not covered by accumulated sick leave. For the purposes of this section, a leave of absence is without pay upon application approved by the department director, or designee, and the City Manager. Such leave may not exceed one year’s time. Upon expiration of the leave, the employee shall be reinstated to the position held before the leave was granted. Such leave shall be granted only in those cases where an employee’s record of service and qualifications make it desirable for the City to retain the employee’s services even at the cost of some inconvenience to the City. An employee who has been convicted of a privilege driving violation, while in his/her own vehicle, and has had his/her driver’s license suspended as a result of that conviction, may be granted to an employee wishing to leave the City service in good standing without pay for a limited period. Such employee must make a written request to their supervisor for such leave, stating the dates upon which they wish to leave and to return, and the reason for the request. The department head must submit a written statement giving their reasons for recommending the approval of each request, after considering such factors as employee work performance, whether loss of services would be detrimental to the City's interest, availability of replacements and other pertinent factors. The City Manager may approve or disapprove the recommendation of a department head to allow a leave of absence for a period not up to exceed six (6) months. Approval may The employee must have his/her driver’s license reinstated by the end of the leave of absence. Failure by the employee to have his/her driver’s license reinstated will result in the employee being separated from City employment for not meeting the minimum qualifications of the position of Motor Coach Operator. Such leave of absence shall be given granted in accordance with the provisions of the Santa Xxxxxx Municipal Code, with approval of the leave of absence only being granted in those cases where the employee’s records of service and qualifications make it desirable for the City to extend retain the employee. Final approval of the leave of absence will require approval of the leave by the department director and the City Manager. If a member of the bargaining unit accepts an official position with the SMART- TD International Union and desires a leave of absence for one (1) additional period not to exceed six (6) monthsserve in the official position, such leave of absence is subject to the approval of the Director of Transit Services and the City Manager. When reporting to work at the expiration of any The employee, whether on permanent or as-needed employment status, shall retain and accumulate applicable departmental seniority while on said leave of absence, an employee may . No more than one bargaining unit member will be required allowed such leave at the same time. Such leave of absence shall be limited to submit to medical examinations to determine whether or not they are still capable the term of performing the duties of their official position. Any An employee leaving City service before who is on a leave of absence has been granted is absent without while serving in an appointed position with the SMART-TD International Union will not be allowed to perform any work duties for the City during such leave, and such conduct shall be proper grounds for discharge. Upon the expiration of a regularly approved leave of absence the employee shall be reinstated in not receive any employee benefits provided by this Agreement, including paid leave, or accrue City service time during the position held at the time such leave was granted, unless they conduct themselves while on such leave in a manner constituting cause for discharge. Failure on the part of an employee on leave of absence to report promptly at its expiration, or within a reasonable time after notice in writing to return to duty, shall be cause for dischargeabsence.