Item 25 - MOU Between City & POA and Resolution for PMA

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11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days' may be authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the department with the approval of the City Manager. Such absences may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Police Chief they serve 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 action by the Police Chief recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence 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 or designee of their intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps necessary to restore the employee to their former position. 11.9 Administrative Leave. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at their discretion, administrative leave with or without pay (without pay if the employee requests) for permanent employees if, in their opinion, such a leave is in the interests of the City. 11.10 Industrial Leave. A. Each "safety member" employee covered by the provisions of Labor Code Section 4850 who is compelled to be absent from duty because of an illness or injury covered by the State of California Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act shall, in lieu of temporary disability compensation payable under the aforementioned Act, continue to be paid their normal salary and accrue other benefits in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 4850. B. 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 adjustment or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 11.11 Catastrophic Leave Donation. In order to assist employees otherwise granted leave of absence without pay by the City Manager because of a catastrophic, non -industrial medical condition or injury, the following Catastrophic Leave Donation Program applies: A. Guidelines. It shall be understood that all donations under this procedure are voluntary and subject to taxation for the recipient. 1. Employees may donate vacation or compensatory time or holiday leave time to the eligible employee. In no event shall sick leave be donated. 2. Employees shall be provided a two (2) week period to submit donations. Donations received after this two (2) week period shall not be processed.