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9. LEAVES OF ABSENCE 9.1 Unpaid Leave General: The City Administrator may authorize an unpaid leave of absence for up to ten (10) days. Unpaid leaves of absence for greater periods must be authorized by the City Council. Decisions on unpaid leave of absence requests will normally take into consideration the Employee's performance, length of service and the general interest of the City. No Employee benefits will be earned by an Employee while on unpaid leave of absence and an Employee will not accrue or be paid holiday payor PTO leave while on leave of absence. Leave of absence hours will not count toward seniority and all accrued PTO must normally be used before an unpaid leave of absence will be approved. 9.2 Medical Leave General: Full-time employees may take of to six (6) weeks of unpaid leave for reasons relating to family and medical care. Eligible Uses: Eligible Employees can take up to six (6) workweeks of unpaid leave during a twelve (12) month period to care for a newborn or newly adopted child or newly-placed foster child; care for a spouse, son, daughter or parent with a serious health condition; or care for themselves during a serious health condition. A serious health condition is defined as: (A) An illness, injury, impairment or physical or mental condition that involves either inpatient care or continuing treatment by a health care provider for three (3) or more consecutive days; (B) Any period of incapacity because of pregnancy or prenatal care; (C) Any period of incapacity because of a chronic, serious condition; (D) Any period of absence to receive multiple treatments by health care providers for reconstructive surgery after an accident or injury, or for a condition that would likely result in a period of incapacity of more than three (3) consecutive days if left untreated. Medical Certification: The City may require the Employee to document the need for the leave by providing a certification issued by a health care provider. The Employee will be allowed fifteen (15) calendar days to obtain the certification. Intermittent/Reduced Schedule Leave: Employees may take leave on an intermittent basis or work a reduced schedule under certain circumstances and subject to City Council review and approval. Substitution of Paid Leave: Employees may choose to use accrued paid leave to cover some or all of the leave taken. 93