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he or she furnishes the Executive Director of Human Resources satisfactory proof of his or her order to report for duty. Upon return and upon showing of proof of actual service pursuant to such orders, he or she will be reinstated as provided in Section 9- 143 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City of Santa Ana. B. Temporary. Members of the reserve forces of the United States or the National Guard, granted temporary leave when ordered to duty, in accordance with the Military and Veterans Code, will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty (30) working days in each calendar year after one (1) years' service with the City upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders to and from such temporary active duties. 11.4 Jury and Witness Leave. When an on -duty employee is called to serve as a juror or witness in any court action, he or she shall be allowed to leave for the time actually required for such service without loss of pay. Each on -duty employee called for such service shall present to the Police Chief for examination the subpoena calling him or her to such service and shall pay into the City Treasury the fees collected for such service, with the exception of reimbursement for transportation expenses, if any. 11.5 Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their normal working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana will be granted leave with pay for the time actually required without loss of any accrued vacation time off benefits. 11.6 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time maybe considered cause for dismissal. 11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay, not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days, maybe authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without pay, not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, maybe authorized by the Department with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if, in the judgment of the Police Chief, it serves the best interest of the City. 11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status plus actionby the Police Chief recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay for up to six (6) months. An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Police Chief and the Executive Director of Human Resources of his or her intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period or a shorter period of the full six (6) months if not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her former position. 31 #1114M