– SPECIAL PERSONAL HOLIDAY. Effective January 1, 2012, the Employer agrees to add two (2) additional leave days per calendar year called Special Personal Holidays (SPH). The employee must request these days, in writing, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the day off and be restricted by the following guidelines:
– SPECIAL PERSONAL HOLIDAY. Effective January 1, 2012, the Employer agrees to add two (2) additional leave days per calendar year called Special Personal Holidays (SPH). The employee must request these days, in writing, at least seventy-two (72) hours prior to the day off and be restricted by the following guidelines: It may not be used on a holiday. It may not be used during special events. If approval creates overtime, it is contingent upon voluntary acceptance of the overtime by another member of the bargaining unit. Only one (1) employee=s request for a Special Personal Holiday will be considered, per shift. Final approval rests with the Police Chief, or Captain. Special Personal Holidays are earned on a calendar year basis and is non-accumulative. Special Personal Holidays not used in the calendar year shall be credited and payment made to the employee in January. Note: Employees working eight (8) hour shifts will be eligible for two (2) eight (8) hour leave days. Employees working twelve (12) hour shifts will be eligible for two (2) twelve (12) hour leave days.
