(a) All work schedules shall be established by the Chief of Police, and no personnel may change their working hours without prior approval.
(b) Sick leave shall be accumulated on the basis of four hours for each two weeks of employment, and each employee may accumulate up to 30 days sick leave. When any employee is ill for more than three consecutive days, a physician’s statement certifying his or her illness shall be required when he or she returns to work.
(c) Each employee who has been employed for a period of one year shall be entitled to two weeks vacation, with requests for vacation time submitted and approved by the Chief at least 30 days prior to its beginning. If more than one employee requests the same vacation period, the employee with the longer period of employment with the city shall be given first consideration. The Chief has the right to refuse or cancel vacations or days off when proper maintenance of the Department is a factor.
(d) Any employee whose absence due to illness exceeds the amount of accumulated sick leave and vacation time, the employee shall not be paid for such additional time. If failure to report to work exceeds 15 days beyond accumulated sick leave and vacation time, his or her employment shall be terminated.
(Ord. passed 7-6-2004)