G. Approval of Vacation Leave Beyond Two Consecutive Work Weeks: Except as approved by
the Chief of Police or designee, employees cannot take more than two (2) consecutive work weeks
of vacation at any one time.
H. Final Approval:
1. Verification by Financial Services Division: SBefore final approval by the employee's
supervisor, the accrual of the necessary vacation time needed must be verified by the
appropriate personnel in the Financial Services Division.
2, The appropriate form will be completed by the supervisor or employee, and forwarded to the
appropriate Financial Services Division personnel.
a. Completion of Probationary Period: Employees must complete six (6) months of
continuous service before taking any accrued vacation time unless otherwise designated
in this Article.
b. Time Available Before Use: Employees will have the appropriate time accrued before
use of vacation time is approved. Under special circumstances, an employee may be
allowed to take vacation time if it has not yet been accrued if authorized by the Chief of
Police or designee.
3. After approval, the form will be sent back to the employee's Bureau Commander or designee,
and the employee will be notified.
|. Changed/Canceled Approved Vacation: Once a vacation is approved and the dates are to be
changed or canceled by the employee, the employee must reapply. The employee must complete
the appropriate form canceling the vacation and the entire process began again.
J. Recall of Vacation: Any approved vacation is subject to recall by the Chief of Police or designee
due to workloads, manpower requirements, and any emergencies that arise.
1. Non-Exempt Employees: Non-exempt employees shall be paid time and half of their regular
rate of pay for a callback when on vacation and granted an equivalent amount off vacation time,
but no less than one day, which may be banked for future use.
2. Exempt Employees: Exempt employees do not receive overtime for a callback when on
vacation, but are granted an equivalent amount off vacation time, but no less than one day,
which may be banked for future use.
ARTICLE 14: HOLIDAYS
GENERAL POLICIES:
There are twelve (12) paid holidays per calendar year, plus Presidential Election Day, every fourth year.
A. Standard Holidays: The following are standard holidays:
NEW YEAR'S DAY INDEPENDENCE DAY THANKSGIVING DAY
CIVIL RIGHTS DAY LABOR DAY CHRISTMAS DAY
MEMORIAL DAY VETERANS’ DAY
