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18.6 Maternity Leave of Absence Without Pay 18.6.1 Maternity leave of absence without pay or benefits shall be granted upon request to non -disabled probationary and regular female employees for that period of time requested up to one (1) year. 18.6.2 Maternity leave shall be granted when the following conditions have been met: 18.6.2.1 The employee shall notify her immediate supervisor in writing accompanied by her physician's certificate of pregnancy as soon as possible after pregnancy has definitely been determined, but no later than ninety (90) days prior to the tentative date on which the leave is to begin. Such notice shall include the tentative dates on which the leave shall begin and end. 18.6.2.2 Within thirty (30) days of the beginning of the maternity leave, the employee shall submit to the Human Resources Director the specific date she intends to begin the leave, accompanied by her physician's written statement attesting to the employee's ability to continue performing the full schedule of her duties and responsibilities. She shall continue on active duty until the specific date providing she performs the full duties and responsibilities of her position and furnishes additional health statements from her physician upon reasonable request. 18.6.2.3 Prior to the establishment of a specific date for return to duty, the employee shall submit to the Human Resources Director a notice of intention to return to duty, accompanied by her physician's statement certifying that the employee is medically qualified to assume regular duties and responsibilities. 18.6.2.4 The Human Resources Director or his/her designee may designate the specific beginning and ending dates within the pay period requested by the employee to meet the needs of the employee and the City. 18.6.3 The employee on leave shall be returned to her original position or if that position is not in existence, to an equivalent position within her classification. 18.6.4 A maternity leave, absent physical disability, is granted without pay for the duration of leave. The employee may elect to continue medical and dental insurance coverage for up to one (1) year during this leave at her own expense.