Definitions

The terms used throughout this chapter have the same meaning as in North Dakota Century Code chapters 54-06, 54-44.3, and 54-52.4, except: 1. "Annual leave" means an approved absence from work with pay, as defined in section 4-07-12-02. 2. "Eligible employee" means a regular or probationary state employee. It does not include employees on temporary or other limited term appointments. 3. "Eligible family member" means the employee's spouse, parent (natural, adoptive, foster, and stepparent), child (natural, adoptive, foster, and stepchild), or any other family or household member who is financially or legally dependent upon the employee or who resides with the employee for the purpose of the employee providing care to the family member. 4. "Sick leave" means an approved absence from work with pay, for use in accordance with section 4-07-13-07.