Employees should stay tuned to local broadcast news media and, in the absence of such announcements, are expected to report to work. Employees who fail to report to work in the absence of an appropriate confirmed announcement will be charged for vacation leave or leave without pay. Sick leave may not be used during these periods unless the employee is actually ill, and department administrative officials should confirm to their satisfaction the legitimacy of such leave requests. Only nonexempt employees designated as essential personnel will be entitled to equivalent time off if required to work during a period of emergency leave. Please refer to OP 10.03 regarding emergency leave for inclement weather for further information.
Supervisors are responsible for designating essential personnel in each department.
Such designations, unless cancelled, remain in effect from year to year. Copies of this policy should be provided to all departments in your area of responsibility. Thank you for your cooperation.