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of Personnel satisfactory proof of his/her orders to report for duty. Upon return and upon showing of proof of actual service pursuant to such orders , he/she will be reinstated as provided in Section 9-116 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City of Santa Ana. B. Temporary. Members of the reserve forces of the United States , or the National Guard , granted temporary leave when ordered to duty, in accordance with the Military and Veterans Code, will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty ( 30 ) calendar days in each calendar year after one year's service with the City upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders to and from such temporary active duties. Section 4 . Jury and Witness Leave. When an on-duty employee is called to serve as a juror or witness in any court action, he/she shall be allowed leave for the time actually required for such service; without loss of pay. Each on-duty employee called for such service shall present to his/her department head for examination the subpoena calling him/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. Section 5. Examination Leave. Employees participating the 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. Section 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 the service; provided, however, if upon return to duty the person so absenting himself makes an explanation satisfactory to the department head of the cause of his absence , the department head may restore him to his position, with the City Manager' s approval. Section 7. Authorized Absence Without Pay. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5 ) consecutive working days , may be auth- orized by the department head. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen ( 15 ) calendar days may be authorized by the department with the approval of the City Manager. Such absences may be authorized only if in the judgement of the department head they serve the best interest of the City. Section 8. Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status plus action by the department head recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence for up to six ( 6) months for the following reasons only, except as otherwise provided in these rules: -26=•-