In the case of an employee or officer under the civil service who has been employed by the city for a period of 20 years or more, the mayor in its discretion when found necessary for the care and maintenance of the employee or officer, may grant to the employee or officer additional sick leave for the period as determined by the city council with pay not exceeding 50% of the average compensation of the employee or officer.
(1992 Code, § 30-161) (Ord. 37-95, passed 3-6-1995)