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proof of his or her order to report for duty. Upon return and upon showing of <br />proof of actual service pursuant to such orders, he or she will be reinstated as <br />provided in Chapter 9-143 of the Civil Service Rules and Regulations of the City <br />of Santa Ana. <br />B. Temporary. Members of the reserve forces of the United States, or the National <br />Guard, granted temporary leave when ordered to duty, in accordance with the <br />Military and Veterans Code, will be granted leave with pay not to exceed thirty <br />(30) calendar days in each calendar year after one (1) year's service with the City <br />upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders to and from such temporary active <br />duties. <br />10.4 Jury and Witness Leave. When an on -duty employee is called to serve as a juror or non- <br />party witness in any court action, he or she shall be allowed to 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 his or her Executive Director for examination the subpoena <br />calling him or her to such service and shall pay into the City Treasury the fees collected <br />for such service, with the exception of reimbursement for transportation expenses, if any. <br />10.5 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 Executive Director regarding the cause of his or her absence, the <br />Executive Director may restore him or her to his or her position, with the City Manager's <br />approval. <br />10.6 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five <br />(5) consecutive working days, may be authorized by the Executive Director. Absence <br />without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Executive <br />Director with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only <br />if in the judgment of the Executive Director it serves the best interest of the City. <br />10.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from <br />an employee having permanent status, plus action by the Executive Director <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 Executive Director and the <br />Executive Director of Personnel Services of his or her intention at least thirty (30) <br />25J-34 <br />