Sick leave shall be granted as a privilege and not a right, and the claim of the leave shall be subject to an investigation as the department head deems necessary. Abuse of sick leave privileges constitutes grounds for disciplinary action.
(1957 Rev. Ords., § 3.206; 1992 Code, § 30-147) (Ord. 2686, passed 6-15-1970; Ord. 87-91, passed 11-25-1991)