§ 5-17. Voting Leave  


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  • An employee who is registered to vote shall be granted up to two (2) hours with pay, between the opening and closing times of the polls, to vote on all election days. Time off will not be granted to employees whose normal work day begins more than two (2) hours after the opening time of the polls or ends more than three (3) hours prior to the closing time of the polls. Time off for voting will not be utilized for any other purpose.

    The employees supervisor should be notified prior to utilizing the Voting Leave. The time of day will be regulated by the supervisor to minimize disruption of service. The employee may be required to produce proof of voter registration.

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