SANTA ANA POLICE MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATION (PMA) (2015-2017)

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11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay, not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days, maybe authorized bythe Police Chief. Absence without pay, not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days, may be authorized by the Department with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if, in the judgment of the Police Chief, it serves the best interest of the City. 11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Lou Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status plus actionby the Police Chief recommmending 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 Police Chief 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) months period or a shorter period of the full six (6) months if not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps necessary to restore the employee to his or her former position. 11.9 Industrial Leave. A. Each "safety member" employee covered by the provisions of Labor Code Section 4350 who is compelled to be absent from duty because of an illness or injury covered by the State of California, Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety Act shall, in lieu of temporary disability compensation payable under the aforementioned Act, continue to be paid his or her normal salary and accrue other benefits in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 4850. B. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from his orher position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which he or she is entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered abreak in continuous service for the purpose of his or her right to salary adjustments or to the accrual of vacation, seniority and any other benefits. 11.10 Administrative Leave Policy. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at his or her discretion, paid or unpaid administrative leave for employees covered by this MOU. 11.11 Catastrophic Leave Donation. In order to assist employees otherwise granted leave of absence without pay by the City Manager because of catastrophic non - industrial medical condition or injury, the City and Association agree to implement a Catastrophic Leave Donation procedure. Nothing herein shall be construed to alter City policies and procedures as provided in the Charter or ordinances of the City of Santa Ana or other provisions of this MOU withregard 31