Agmt19 MOU Service Employes International Union Local 521

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20.10 Leave of Absence Without Pay 20.10.1 Upon written request of an employee, the Personnel Officer may grant a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one (1) year. Any authorization for a leave of absence without pay shall be made in writing by the Personnel Officer and the Department Head. 20.10.2 During an approved leave of absence, the employee shall not engage in gainful employment unless authorized to do so by written permission of the City. The City may cancel the leave of absence or terminate any employee who violates the terms and conditions of the written permission forthe leave. 20.10.3 Unless required bylaw, employees shall not receive City contributions to benefits or accrue vacation, sick leave or other paid leave, during leave of absence without pay. Employees on unpaid leave of absence may continue group health insurance coverage provided the employee pays the entire cost of coverage for the option selected. Late payment may result in cancellation of health plan coverage with no reinstatement allowed. 20.11 Donation of Leave Employees covered by this MOU are eligible to participate in the City's Donation of Leave Program in accordance with the current Leave Policy. The City will match employee contributions to the donation of leave bank on a dollar equivalent basis up to an aggregate maximum City contribution of seven thousand dollars ($7,000.00) per fiscal year. 20.12 Family and Medical Leave In accordance with the California Family Rights Act of 1991, the Family and Medical Leave Act of 1993, and City Administrative Policy Number 49 in effect as of the date of this agreement and subsequently amended, subject to notice to the Union and the opportunity to meet and confer where required by law, qualifying regular part-time and full-time employees are entitled to leave. ARTICLE 21 • EDUCATIONAL EXPENSE REIMBURSEMENT, TRAINING, LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES 21.1 Education Expense Reimbursement 21 1.1 In accordance with the City's Education Reimbursement Policy, regular employees shall be eligible for reimbursement of costs of tuition, registration fees, books and supplies and other educational expenses incurred in connection with enrollment in and successful completion of courses of instruction related to the employee's position of employment with the City or a higher position with the City. 21.1.2 An employee shall be eligible to receive reimbursement not to exceed one thousand five hundred dollars ($1,500.00) per fiscal year, for reimbursement of tuition for courses taken as part of an accredited college or university degree program, provided that: 1. The courses of instruction require attendance at an accredited junior /community college or university, 2. Are part of a curriculum leading to a degree, or given by an accredited institution of learning; 40