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head. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be <br /> authorized by the department with the approval of the City Manager. Such <br /> absences may be authorized only if in the judgment of the department head they <br /> serve the best interest of the City. <br /> Section 8. Authorized Absence With Pav - Long Term. Upon receipt of a <br /> written request from an employee having permanent status plus action by the <br /> department head recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may <br /> grant a leave of absence for up to six (6) months for the following reasons <br /> only, except as otherwise provided in these rules: <br /> A. Illness of the employee, or of a member of his or her immediate <br /> family residing in the employee's household, requires that the employee move <br /> from the vicinity of the City as a remedial health measure and a designated <br /> physician indicates that such removal from the City is necessary and will not <br /> be required for longer than six (6) months; or <br /> B. The employee has been appointed by another municipality to a <br /> position of greater responsibility in a field of employment wherein the <br /> employee possesses special competence, and such appointment constitutes an <br /> advancement in responsibility and authority over that required in his/her <br /> employment with the City of Santa Ana. <br /> An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the <br /> department head and chief personnel officer of his/her intention at least <br /> thirty (30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period <br /> or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of <br /> such notice, the department head will take steps necessary to restore the <br /> employee to his/her former position. <br /> The City Manager is authorized to grant, at his discretion, <br /> administrative leave with or without pay for permanent employees if, in his <br /> opinion, such leave is in the interest of the City. <br /> Section is_ Industrial Leave. <br /> A. Each "safety member" employee covered by the provisions of <br /> Labor Code Section 4850 who is compelled to be absent from duty because of an <br /> illness or injury covered by the State of California Workers' Compensation <br /> Insurance and Safety Act shall , in lieu of temporary disability compensation <br /> payable under the aforementioned Act, continue to be paid his or her normal <br /> salary and accrue other benefits in accordance with the provisions of Labor <br /> Code Section 4850. <br /> B. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be <br /> absent from his or her position by reason of an industrial injury or <br /> industiral illness for which he or she is entitled to receive compensation <br /> shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of his <br /> or her right to salary adjustment or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. <br /> ARTICLE XII - EMPLOYEE INSURANCE <br /> Section 1 . Health Insurance. Effective November 1 , 1983, the City shall <br /> contribute the following amounts toward the payment of premiums for affected <br /> employees and their dependents under the existing health insurance programs <br /> 23 <br />