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Military and Veterans Code and Section 9-144 of the Santa Ana Municipal Code, <br />will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty (30) working days in each <br />calendar year after one year's service with the City upon presenting satisfactory <br />proof of orders to and from such temporary active duties. <br />11.4 Jury and Witness Leave. When an on -duty employee is called to serve as a juror or a non- <br />party witness in any court action he or she shall be allowed leave for the time actually <br />required for such service, without loss of pay. Each on -duty employee called for such <br />service shall present to the Police Chief for examination the subpoena calling him or her to <br />such service and shall pay into the City Treasury the fees collected for such service, with <br />the exception of reimbursement for transportation expenses, if any. Refer to Departmental <br />Order 396 - Jury Duty for specifics. <br />11.5 Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their <br />normal working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana will <br />be granted leave with pay for the time actually required, without loss of any accrued <br />vacation or compensatory tirne off benefits. <br />11.6 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 makes an explanation satisfactory to the <br />Police Chief of the cause of his absence, the Police Chief may restore him to his position, <br />with the City Manager's approval. <br />11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive <br />working days, may be authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without pay not to exceed <br />fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the department with the approval of the <br />City Manager. Such absences may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Police Chief <br />they serve the best interest of the City. <br />11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from <br />an employee having permanent status plus action by the Police Chief recommending <br />approval of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence for up to six (6) <br />months. <br />An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Police Chief and chief <br />personnel officer of his or her intention at least thirty (30) calendar days prior to the <br />expiration of the six (6) months period or shorter period if the full six (6) months is not <br />taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps necessary to restore the <br />employee to his or her former position. <br />11.9 Administrative Leave, The City Manager is authorized to grant, at his discretion, <br />administrative leave with or without pay for permanent employees if, in his opinion, such <br />a leave is in the interests of the City. <br />45 <br />