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upon presenting satisfactory proof of orders to and from such temporary active duties. 11.4 Jury and Witness Leave. When an on-duty employee is called to serve as a juror or non- party witness in any court action, they shall be allowed to leave for the time actually required for such service without loss of pay. Each on-duty employee called for such service shall present to their Department Head for examination the subpoena calling them to such service and shall pay into the City Treasury the fees collected for such service,with the exception of reimbursement for transportation expenses, if any. If an employee is called to serve on jury duty during a normal Friday off, or a Saturday, or Sunday, or on a City holiday, then the jury duty shall be considered the same as having occurred during the employee's day off work. 11.5 _Examination Leave. Employees participating in examinations conducted during their normal working hours for positions in the competitive service of the City of Santa Ana shall be granted leave with pay for the time actually required without loss of any accrued vacation time off benefits. 1.1.6 Unauthorized Absence. Unauthorized absence from duty for any duration of time may be considered cause for dismissal. Unauthorized absence from duty for a consecutive number of working hours equal to the number of working hours in the employee's normal workweek (five (5) consecutive working days) may be deemed a resignation from City service; provided, however, if upon return to duty the person so absenting themselves makes an explanation satisfactory to the Department Head regarding the cause of their absence,the Department Head may restore them to their position,with the City Manager's approval. 11.7 Authorized Absence Without Pay - Short Term. Absence without pay not to exceed five (5) consecutive working days may be authorized by the employee's Department Head. Absence without pay not to exceed fifteen (15) calendar days may be authorized by the Department IIead with the approval of the City Manager. Such an absence may be authorized only if in the judgment of the Department Head it serves the best interest of the City. 11.8 Authorized Absence Without Pa -Lon Term. Upon receipt of a written request from an employee having permanent status, plus action by the Department Head recommending approval of the request,the City Manager may grant a leave of absence without pay for up to six (6)months. An employee returning to duty with the City shall inform the Department Head and the Executive Director of Human Resources of their intention at least thirty(30) calendar days prior to the expiration of the six(6)month period,or shorter period if the full six(6)months is not taken. Upon receipt of such notice,the Department Head shall take steps necessary to restore the employee to their former position. CONFIDENTIAL ASSOCIATION OF SANTA ANA(CASA) MOU; JULY 1,2025 THROUGH JUNE 30,2028 Page 41 13139922.1 SA370-001