SANTA ANA FIRE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (FMA)

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action, he or she shall be allowed the necessary time actually required for such service without loss of pay. Each on -duty employee called for such service shall present to his or her department head 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. 10.5 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 or compensatory time off benefits. 10.6 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 himself makes an explanation satisfactory to the Fire Chief of the cause of his absence, the Fire Chief may restore said person to his or her position, with the City Manager's approval. 10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by .the Fire Chief. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Fire Chief with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Fire Chief it serves the best interest of the City. 10.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having regular status plus action by the Fire 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 Fire Chief and Executive Director of Personnel Services of his or her 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 Fire Chief will take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her 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. 35