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will be granted leave with pay for the time actually required without loss of any accrued <br />vacation time off benefits. <br />10.6 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 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 />10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - 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 />10.8 Authorized Absence Without Pav - 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 />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 />In addition to the above, the City Manager may grant a further extension not to exceed a <br />total of one (1) year leave of absence without pay. <br />10.9 Industrial Leave. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent <br />from his or her position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he <br />or she is entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous <br />service for the purpose of his or her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of <br />vacation and seniority. <br />10.10 Pregnancy Disability Leave. A pregnant employee is entitled to a reasonable leave of <br />absence without pay for any temporary disability resulting from pregnancy, miscarriage, <br />childbirth or recovery therefrom. Such reasonable leave of absence shall not exceed four <br />(4) months. However, an employee may be granted up to an additional two (2) months of <br />leave, at the discretion of the City Manager, for a total of up to six (6) months in which to <br />recover from the disability if substantiated by a physician's certificate. <br />48