§ 5-10. Administrative Leave

Administrative Leave

It is recognized that certain events arise that make administrative leave necessary. The Department Director or designee may place an employee on administrative leave with pay based on certain events. These events may include:

A.

The removal of an employee for the safety or welfare of other employees, and/or the public,

B.

The removal of an employee for the purpose of protecting the Cities facilities or properties,

C.

The removal of an employee to conduct an investigation,

D.

The removal of an employee whose conduct or welfare is at issue,

E.

When an employee is referred to the Employee Assistance Program by the supervisor as outlined in the

Employee Assistance section. Employees will be granted a reasonable amount of administrative leave for appointments scheduled during normal work hours.

Employee's in pre-termination status are not eligible for administrative leave with pay. These employee's will be provided administrative leave without pay pending the outcome of their pre-disciplinary process.

The basis for such administrative leave shall be documented and submitted on the approved form to the Human Resources Director at the time of or within two (2) business days of the administrative leave commencing.

Administrative leave under this section shall not constitute corrective action. During the administrative leave, the employee shall not attend his or her regular work site or any other city facilities, except as designated by the Department Director. The employee shall remain available during normal work hours to meet with the Director or designee, as requested.

The employee may be placed on administrative leave with pay by the Director with concurrence from the Human Resources Director for up to five (5) consecutive working days for non-shift workers and seven (7) consecutive calendar days for shift workers. Leave beyond these limitations will only be authorized by the City Manager.

Unauthorized Absence

Any leave not authorized according to the appropriate rules set forth in this manual shall be deemed to be an unauthorized absence without pay. All unauthorized leave shall be initially recorded as unpaid AWOL—absence without leave. Upon receiving information of the reasons behind the unauthorized absence, the Department Director may change the leave to Paid Time Off without losing the right to give the employee corrective action up to and including termination. After one (1) shift or work day of unauthorized absence, employees are subject to termination under the Abandonment section of this manual.

(Ord. No. 1547 , 1-19-18)