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will be granted leave with pay for the time actually required without loss of any accrued vacation 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 the service; provided, however, if upon return to duty the person so absenting himself or herself makes an explanation satisfactory to the Department Head regarding the cause of his or her absence, the Department Head may restore him or her 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 Department Head. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Department Head with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Department Head 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 permanent status, plus action by the Department Head recommending approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay for up to six (6) months. An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Department Head and the 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 Department Head 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. 10.9 Industrial Leave. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from his or her position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he or she is entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous service for the purpose of his or her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation and seniority. 10.10 Pregnancy Disability Leave. A pregnant employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of absence without pay for any temporary disability resulting from pregnancy, miscarriage, childbirth or recovery therefrom. Such reasonable leave of absence shall not exceed four (4) months. However, an employee may be granted up to an additional two (2) months of leave, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of up to six (6) months in which to recover from the disability if substantiated by a physician's certificate. 48 25F-50