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9.5 Unauthorized Absence <br />Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be considered cause for <br />dismissal. Absence from duty without leave for five (5) consecutive working days shall be <br />deemed a resignation from service; provided, however, if the employee returns to work and <br />provides an explanation for such absence which his/her Department Head fords <br />satisfactory, the Department Head may restore the employee to his/her position, with the <br />City Manager's approval. <br />9.6 Authorized Absence Without Pay-- Short Term <br />Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive work days, may be authorized by <br />the Department Head. Absence without pay up to fifteen (15) calendar days may be <br />authorized by the Department Head with the approval of the City Manager. Such an <br />absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Department Head it serves the <br />best interest of the City. <br />9.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay — Lone Term <br />Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status and <br />recommendation of approval by the Department Head, the City Manager with <br />recommendation from the Executive Director of Human Resources may grant a leave of <br />absence without pay for up to six (6) months. Additionally, the City Manager with <br />recommendation from the Executive Director of Human Resources may grant an unpaid <br />leave of absence extension of up to one (1) year. <br />An employee returning to duty with the City from such leave of absence shall inform the <br />Department Head and the Executive Director of Human Resources of his/her intention at <br />least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the leave of absence, or a shorter <br />period if less than six (6) months is taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Department <br />Head will take steps necessary to restore the employee to his/her former position. <br />9.8 Industrial Leave <br />Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from his/her position <br />by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he/she is entitled to receive <br />compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of <br />his/her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. <br />9.9 Pregnancy Disability Leave <br />Employees may take an unpaid leave of absence during pregnancy disability consistent <br />with the Pregnancy Disability Law (PDL). Family bfedical Leave Act (FMLA) and/or <br />2019-2022 MOU City of Santa Ana & SEIU Part -Time Civil Service Employees Unit <br />20C-46 <br />