Leave to Take Exempt Position

Section 420 Section 420.740  Leave to Take Exempt Position The Director of Personnel may approve leaves of absence for certified employees who accept appointment in a position that is exempt from Jurisdiction B of the Merit Employment Code.  These leaves of absence may be for a period of one year or less and may be extended for additional one-year periods.  At the expiration of the leave of absence, an employee shall be restored to the same or similar position with continuous service, including the period of the leave, upon making application to the employing department that granted the leave of absence.