(A) A staff member injured while at work for the City through no fault of his/her own and not in violation of City safety rules, regulations or practices and who is unable to perform his/her regular job duties will receive his/her regular base pay for up to one (1) year. Accident compensation will be available for Workers’ Compensation leaves under Section 266.06-7 of this Personnel Policy. (Ord. 98-2003. Passed 6-17-03.)
(Ord. 159-93. Passed 11-16-93.)
(C) The City may, at its option, require the staff member to be assigned other duties during the period he/she is disabled, provided he/she is capable of performing those duties, in the opinion of a physician. Said temporary assignment shall not be for more than one (1) year measured from the first day of the disability and the employee shall receive his her regular rate of pay during the temporary assignment.
(D) In the event the disability is determined to be permanent, in the opinion of a physician, the staff member shall avail himself/herself of the disability benefits provided by the State Workers’ Compensation Law and the appropriate retirement system.
(Ord. 98-2003. Passed 6-17-03.)