(a) Closing for Funerals. At the discretion of the Mayor, any office or department of the Village may be closed to permit members of the department to attend a funeral of any person. Services required for emergency needs shall not be closed. The departments to remain open for emergencies shall include the police department and the 24-hour service department, provided that at the discretion of the manager some members of such departments may be granted leave to attend the funeral, provided that arrangements are made for "beeper" or remote calling devices to contact those members should the need arise.
(b) Funeral Leave. Each head of a department of the Village or the Mayor has authority to grant, at the department head's discretion, funeral leave in accordance with this section. Any Village employee may apply orally or in writing for funeral leave to attend the funeral of a friend, relative, or close associate. The head of the department shall grant up to one half-day's leave, with pay, to attend such funeral. If an employee is asked to act as a pallbearer, one day with pay may be taken, but not more than two days in a calendar year with pay to be a pallbearer. Any additional time required for funeral leave shall be taken by using vacation allowance.
(c) Factors to Be Considered. In granting funeral leave under this ordinance, the department head shall consider the feelings of the employee requesting funeral leave, as well as the needs of the department.
(Ord. 5-19-725. Passed 5-1-19.)