(a) After six months from date of hire, employees shall be entitled to two days of personal leave with pay per year, July 1 to June 30. The days shall be used in units of not less than four hours, and shall not be cumulative or converted for cash payment.
(b) Except for unanticipated personal emergencies, application in writing for personal leave shall be made in advance of the leave requested. If an emergency is such that the application cannot be made in advance, the employee shall notify his immediate supervisor at the first opportunity and shall make written application upon the employee's return to work. The application shall state the reason for the request but does not require specific detailed information.