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32 <br />will be granted leave with pay for the time actually required without loss of any accrued <br />vacation time off benefits. <br />11.6 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be <br />considered cause for dismissal. <br />11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay, not to exceed five <br />(5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without <br />pay, not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, may be authorized by the Department with <br />the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if, in the <br />judgment of the Police Chief, it serves the best interest of the City. <br />11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from <br />an employee having permanent status plus action by the Police Chief recommending <br />approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay for <br />up to six (6) months. <br />An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Police Chief and the <br />Executive Director of Human Resources of their intention at least thirty (30) calendar <br />days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period or a shorter period of the full six <br />(6) months if not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps <br />necessary to restore the employee to their former position. <br />11.9 Industrial Leave. <br />A. Each “safety member” employee covered by the provisions of Labor Code <br />Section 4850 who is compelled to be absent from duty because of an illness or <br />injury covered by the State of California Workers’ Compensation Insurance and <br />Safety Act shall, in lieu of temporary disability compensation payable under the <br />aforementioned Act, continue to be paid his or her normal salary and accrue other <br />benefits in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 4850. <br />B. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from their <br />position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which they are <br />entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous <br />service for the purpose of their right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of <br />vacation, seniority, and any other benefits. <br />11.10 Administrative Leave Policy. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at their <br />discretion, paid or unpaid administrative leave for employees. <br />11.11 Catastrophic Leave Donation. In order to assist employees otherwise granted leave of <br />absence without pay by the City Manager because of catastrophic non-industrial medical <br />condition or injury, the City and Association agree to implement a Catastrophic Leave