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Military and Veterans Code and Section 9-144 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, <br />will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty (30) working days in each calendar <br />year after one year's service with the City upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders <br />to and from such temporary active duties. <br />11.4 Jurv and Witness Leave. When an on-duty employee is called to serve as a juror or a non- <br />party witness in any court action he or she shall be allowed leave for the time actually <br />required for such service, without loss of pay. Each on-duty employee called for such service <br />shall present to the Police Chief for examination the subpoena calling him or her to such <br />service and shall pay into the City Treasury the fees collected for such service, with the <br />exception of reimbursement for transportation expenses, if any. Refer to Departmental Order <br />396 -Jury Duty for specifics. <br />11.5 Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their normal <br />working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana will be <br />granted leave with pay for the time actually required, without loss of any accrued vacation or <br />compensatory time off benefits. <br />11.6 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 the service; provided, however, if upon <br />return to duty the person so absenting himself makes an explanation satisfactory to the Police <br />Chief of the cause of his absence, the Police Chief may restore him to his position, with the <br />City Manager's approval. <br />11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive <br />working days, may be authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without pay not to exceed <br />fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the department with the approval of the City <br />Manager. Such absences may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Police Chief they <br />serve the best interest of the City. <br />11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pa -Lon Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an <br />employee having permanent status plus action by the Police Chief recommending approval of <br />the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence for up to six (6) months. <br />An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Police Chief and chief <br />personnel officer of his or her intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the <br />expiration of the six (6) months period or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not <br />taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps necessary to restore the <br />employee to his or her former position. <br />11.9 Administrative Leave. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at his discretion, <br />administrative leave with or without pay for permanent employees if, in his opinion, such a <br />leave is in the interests of the City. <br />46 <br />