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HomeMy WebLinkAboutE-13 - Leave of Absence Without PayCONSENT ITEM E-13 TO: HONORABLE MAYOR AND MEMBERS OF THE CITY COUNCIL FROM: AMELIA AYALA, DIRECTOR OF HUMAN RESOURCES & RISK MANAGEMENT VIA: TROY BUTZLAFF, ICMA-CM, CITY MANAGER DATE: MARCH 21, 2016 SUBJECT: REQUEST FOR LEAVE OF ABSENCE WITHOUT PAY – Police Officer SUMMARY: A Police Officer has been off work on approved family medical leave since December 23, 2015. At this time, the Police Officer has exhausted all available leave balances and is requesting a leave of absence without pay as provided for under Azusa Civil Service Rules. This action authorizes a leave of absence without pay. RECOMMENDATION: Staff recommends that the City Council take the following action: 1) Approve an employee’s request for a leave of absence without pay beginning February 13, 2016 through March 25, 2016, in accordance with Azusa Civil Service Rules, Section 6.8.1. DISCUSSION: A Police Officer has been off-work on extended leave. This employee has exhausted all available leave balances and is requesting an unpaid leave of absence. In accordance with Azusa Civil Service Rules, Section 6.8.1. the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay to any employee, upon recommendation of the Department Head, for a period not to exceed five (5) days. The City Council, upon recommendation of the City Manager, may grant a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one year. Employee has submitted the appropriate written request with the Human Resources Department to continue leave of absence without pay. APPROVED COUNCIL MEETING 3/21/2016 Leave of Absence without Pay March 21, 2016 Page Two FISCAL IMPACT: This extension would not result in any cost over what was budgeted for the 2015/2016 fiscal year budget. Prepared by: Amelia Ayala Director of Human Resources & Risk Management Reviewed and Approved: Troy L. Butzlaff, ICMA-CM City Manager