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or non -party witness in any court action, he or she shall be allowed to 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 or her Executive Director for examination the subpoena calling him or 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. 10.5 Examination Leave. Employees participating in 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 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 Executive Director regarding the cause of his or her absence, the Executive Director 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 Executive Director. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Executive Director with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Executive Director 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 Executive Director 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 Executive Director 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 Executive Director 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 25M -35