(a) Discretionary. Certain authorized absences not provided for under regular leave policies fall within the category of administrative discretion. This leave with pay is referred to as administrative leave and is recorded as such in payroll records.
(b) When granted. A department director may administratively excuse an employee for the time necessary:
(1) to take a civil service examination;
(2) to take a physical examination required by the city;
(3) to make an oral appeal before the civil service board, accident review board, or any other board or committee (except the city council) whose function may affect the employee’s work status;
(4) to vote in a city, state, or national election;
(5) for urgent personal reasons; or
(6) for other circumstances at the department director’s discretion.
(c) Pending disciplinary action. An employee charged with a violation of a city, state, or federal law, rule, or policy, which if proven would justify formal disciplinary action, may be placed on leave with pay pending the outcome of any investigation to determine the exact nature and extent of the violation and pending the imposition of any disciplinary action taken for the violation. Formal disciplinary action includes reprimand, suspension, demotion, or discharge. (Ord. Nos. 19340; 24873)