This leave shall be granted only after the employee's accrued vacation leave, personal leave and compensatory time has been exhausted. Educational leave without pay may be granted only when mutually advantageous to the Department and the employee, and shall not exceed two calendar years unless specified by the Appointing Authority. Each request for unpaid leave will be considered in relation to budget and staffing restrictions. If denied, informs employee. If approved, forwards request to Human Resources.
Reviews request for consistency with personnel rules.
Sends personnel action to Human Resources.