(A) Requests for maternity leave may be granted for a period of time up to, but not exceeding, three months. Under extenuating circumstances and with a physician's certificate, additional maternity leave may be granted.
(B) An employee who is not planning to return to work following maternity leave shall submit a timely resignation to allow the city's staffing needs to be met.
(C) Maternity leave as enumerated in division (A), shall be a non-pay status, but employees may utilize unused sick leave and vacation leave.
(Ord. 92-05, passed 11-19-92; Am. Ord. 11-11, passed 12-7-11)