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<br />B. Temporary. Members of the reserve forces of the United States, or the National <br />Guard, granted temporary leave when ordered to duty, in accordance with the <br />Military and Veterans Code, will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty <br />(30) calendar days in each calendar year after the hourly equivalent of one (I) <br />year's service with the City upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders to and <br />from such temporary active duties. <br /> <br />10.3 Jurv and Witness Leave. When an on-duty employee is called to serve as a juror or non- <br />party witness in any court action, he or she shall be allowed to leave for the time actually <br />required for such service, not to exceed six (6) hours per day, without loss of pay. Each <br />on-duty employee called for such service shall present to his or her Department Head for <br />examination the subpoena calling him or her to such service and shall pay into the City <br />Treasury the fees collected for such service, with the exception of reimbursement for <br />transportation expenses, if any. <br /> <br />10.4 Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their <br />normal working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana <br />will be granted leave with pay for the time actually required. <br /> <br />10.5 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be <br />considered cause for dismissal. Absence from duty without leave for five (5) consecutive <br />working days shall be deemed a resignation from service; provided, however, if upon <br />return to duty the person so absenting himself or herself makes an explanation <br />satisfactory to the Department Head regarding the cause of his or her absence, the <br />Department Head may restore him or her to his or her position, with the City Manager's <br />approval. <br /> <br />10.6 Authorized Absence Without Pav - Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five <br />(5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by the Department Head. Absence <br />without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the <br />Department Head with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be <br />authorized only if in the judgment of the Department Head it serves the best interest of <br />the City. <br /> <br />10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from <br />an employee having permanent status, plus action by the Department Head <br />recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence <br />without pay for up to six (6) months. <br /> <br />In addition to the above, the City Manager may grant a further extension not to exceed a <br />total of one (I) year leave of absence without pay. <br /> <br />An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Department Head and the <br />Executive Director of Personnel Services of his or her intention at least thirty (30) <br />calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) month period, or shorter period if the <br />full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Department Head will <br />take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her former position. <br /> <br />26 <br />