If for reasons which would require out-of-state travel to the funeral services or due to the actual date of the
funeral services, the Chief of Police or desianee may allow_a delay in the commencement of the their
consecutive bereavement leave days. At the discretion of the Chief of Police or Deputy Chief of Operations,
the consecutive days may be broken up between the initial notification and the actual day of the funeral
services.
Disputes: Disputes concerning Bereavement Leave shall be subject to the Grievance Procedure through
STEP 4 (Chief's level), at which point, the decision shall be final and binding upon the parties.
ARTICLE 19
LEAVES OF ABSENCE
MILITARY LEAVES OF ABSENCE:
An employee who voluntarily or involuntarily enters into the Armed Forces is entitled to a leave of absence
for the anticipated length of enlistment. The employee upon discharge is entitled to reinstatement to his or
her previous position or a position of like status. Employees called to serve in the National Guard or Armed
Forces Reserve are entitled to seventeen (17) days of paid leave of absence per Federal fiscal year
(October 1* through September 30"). The employee will be required to submit verification of leave orders
as evidence of the amount of pay received. Reservists called into active duty will be eligible for benefits in
accordance to the Mayoral Memo dated October 5, 2001. A decision was made io treat all reservists
equally, and any reservist called into active duty will be eligible for the following benefits:
A. Ejirst Month’s Wages: The City will pay 100 % of the employee’s first month’s salary to ensure
that family members not endure any financial hardship during this initial phase.
B. Compensation Guidelines: The City will pay the difference of whatever military compensation is
paid to each reservist, provided it does not exceed 100% of one's monthly employment
compensation, during all succeeding months up to five years that the employee may be on active
duty.
C. Health & Dental Insurance Premiums: The City and the employee will continue to pay their
respective share of health and dental insurance premiums associated with their respective plans
up to five years, if requested.
D. Seniority Rights: The employee will maintain seniority rights up to a maximum of five years.
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