Each full-time employee shall be entitled to two (2) extra days off with pay each calendar year. Such extra days shall be the choice of each employee, subject only to the approval of the department head. These two (2) extra days will end on December 31, 2023. Effective January 1, 2024, each full-time employee shall be entitled to three (3) personal days off with pay each calendar year. Such personal days shall be the choice of each employee, subject only to the approval of the department head. Such personal days shall be added to an employee's leave accrual balance on January 1 to be used during the same year. Personal days shall not be carried over at the end of the calendar year. If an employee leaves employment during the year, any used unaccrued personal time shall be deducted from the employee's leave payout. Unused accrued personal leave shall not be paid out upon retirement or separation. Unused personal leave balance cannot exceed sixty-four (64) hours at any one time. All personal leave must be used within the year accrued or it is lost. Sick time converted to personal leave must be used within a year of conversion or it is lost.
(Ord. 2023-23. Passed 8-22-23.)