(A) Employees may be granted a personal leave of absence without pay at the discretion of the Town Council. This would require a recommendation from the employee's supervisor.
(B) Fringe benefits do not continue during the leave.
(C) The employee shall make written application to his supervisor and receive a written approval of the Town Council before such leave begins. The application shall state the dates for which the leave is requested and reasons for such leave.
(D) Unpaid leaves of absence may be denied if the requested leave interferes with the efficient operation of the department. All approved leaves of absence without pay shall be without loss of seniority or benefits. Leaves of absence will be reviewed on a monthly basis. An employee absent from work due to accident or illness must bring a doctor's release before returning to work. If the employee has restrictions for work, the Town Council may or may not allow the employee to return to work. This must be a vote by the majority of the full Council.
(Ord. 2015-38, passed 12-14-15; Am. Ord. 2018-14, passed 9-24-18; Am. Ord. 2019-17, passed 11-25-19)