or these accruals may remain as balances until he returns to city employment. He shall not
accrue sick and vacation time during the military leave of absence and his benefits will be as
indicated below:
A. More than 17 days, less than 6 months.....Full benefits
B. More than 6 months:
1. No benefits;
2. Allowed seniority credit for the time spent in the armed forces;
3. Insurance benefits available under COBRA provisions.
Leaves of Absence (Family Medical Leave Act): leaves of absence requested under the
Family Medical Leave Act shall conform to the Federal Laws and Department policies. (Cite the
General Order in the Department’s Rules & Regulations Manual for additional language.) If the
member can meet the eligibility requirements as set by the City's disability income plan, he may
apply for the Long Term Disability benefit. (Cite Article #16.) If the Department's operations are
affected due to the length of the unpaid leave of absence and a medical authority cannot
determine when the employee is able to work, it shall be the Chief's of Police discretion to hire a
temporary or regular replacement. If the employee is able to recover from the disability during the
limitation period of the long-term disability benefit and the Commission is satisfied with the
recovery, he will have preference over applicants outside the City to apply for any position within
the City that he is qualified for. If the employee cannot recover during the limitation period as
described above, the employee shall be terminated.
ARTICLE 20 - PERSONAL DAYS
Definitions: For the purpose of this Article the words “personal day” means a day (8 hours for
full-time employees averaging 37 ve hours a week), when an employee is excused from active
duty for personal reasons. Personal days will be deducted from the employee’s accumulated sick
leave. If no sick leave is available, the employee is not eligible to receive a personal day unless
the employee opts to take an available accrued vacation day.
A regular full-time employee (averaging 37 2 hours a week) may use (6) days of sick leave
during a calendar year for personal leave. Persenaldaysmaynetbetsedconsecutivel,
All additional and new benefits under this Section shall commence effective July 1, 2017, and
after this Agreement has received all required approvals. Prior to June 30, 2008, the benefits
contained under this Section in the parties’ prior collective bargaining agreement shall be in
effect.
Approval of Personal Leave: Personal days must be approved by the employee’s supervisor
not more than fifteen (15) days, nor less than five (5) days, prior to the date of such personal day,
except in an emergency and waived by the Services Bureau Commander or designee. If
approved, the appropriate form will be completed by the supervisor or employee. The form will
be forwarded to the Administration Bureau. Except in cases of emergency, the slip will be
approved/disapproved (pending the availability of personal days), and the employee will be
notified by the Services Bureau Commander or designee of its approval or disapproval.
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