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If an employee is called to serve on jury duty during a normal Friday off, Saturday, or Sunday, or on a City holiday, then the jury duty shall be considered the same as having occurred during employee's day off work. 10.5 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be considered cause for dismissal. Absence from duty without leave for five (5) consecutive working days shall be deemed a resignation from service; provided, however, if upon return to duty the person so absenting themselves makes an explanation satisfactory to the Executive Director regarding the cause of their absence, the Executive Director may restore them to their position, with the City Manager's approval. 10.6 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by the Executive Director. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Executive Director with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Executive Director it serves the best interest of the City. 10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Lon Term. erm. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status, plus action by the Executive Director 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 Executive Director and the Executive Director of Human Resources of their intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period, or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Executive Director will take steps necessary to restore the employee to their former position. In addition to the above, the City Manager may grant a further extension not to exceed a total of one (1) year leave of absence without pay. 10.8 Industrial Leave. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from their position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which they are entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of their right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 10.9 Pregnancy Disability Leave. A pregnant employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of absence without pay for any temporary disability resulting from pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or recovery therefrom. Such reasonable leave of absence shall not exceed four (4) months. However, an employee may be granted up to an additional two (2) months of leave, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of up to six (6) months in which to recover from the disability if substantiated by a physician's certificate. SANTA ANA MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (SAMA) MOU: 2022.2025