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41 <br />11.5 Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their <br />normal working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana will <br />be granted leave with pay for the time actually required, without loss of any accrued <br />vacation or compensatory time off benefits. <br /> <br />11.6 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be <br />considered cause for dismissal. Absence from duty without leave for five (5) consecutive <br />working days shall be deemed a resignation from the service; provided, however, if upon <br />return to duty the person so absenting themselves makes an explanation satisfactory to the <br />Police Chief of the cause of their absence, the Police Chief may restore them to their <br />position, with the City Manager's approval. <br /> <br />11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive <br />working days’ may be authorized by the Police Chief. Absence without pay not to exceed <br />fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the department with the approval of the <br />City Manager. Such absences may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Police Chief <br />they serve the best interest of the City. <br /> <br />11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Long Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an <br />employee having permanent status plus action by the Police Chief recommending approval <br />of the request, the City Manager may grant a leave of absence for up to six (6) months. <br /> <br /> An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Police Chief and the <br />Executive Director of Human Resources or designee of their intention at least thirty (30) <br />calendar days prior to the expiration of the six (6) months period or shorter period if the <br />full six (6) months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice, the Police Chief will take steps <br />necessary to restore the employee to their former position. <br /> <br />11.9 Administrative Leave. The City Manager is authorized to grant, at their discretion, <br />administrative leave with or without pay (without pay if the employee requests) for <br />permanent employees if, in their opinion, such a leave is in the interests of the City. <br /> <br />11.10 Industrial Leave. <br /> <br />A. Each "safety member" employee covered by the provisions of Labor Code Section <br />4850 who is compelled to be absent from duty because of an illness or injury <br />covered by the State of California Workers' Compensation Insurance and Safety <br />Act shall, in lieu of temporary disability compensation payable under the <br />aforementioned Act, continue to be paid their normal salary and accrue other <br />benefits in accordance with the provisions of Labor Code Section 4850. <br /> <br />B. Any period of time during which an employee is required to be absent from their <br />position by reason of an industrial injury or industrial illness for which they is <br />entitled to receive compensation shall not be considered a break in continuous <br />service for the purpose of their right to salary adjustment or to the accrual of <br />vacation and seniority. <br />