A. Employees who become seriously ill or disabled while on vacation are entitled to take accumulated sick leave upon presentation of a certificate from a licensed physician, or presentation of other proof satisfactory to the department head, showing the necessity for the sick leave.

B. This certificate or other proof must be presented to the department head concerned not later than the date on which the employee is scheduled to return to duty, together with a request to reschedule or extend his or her vacation leave for a period covered by the illness. (Prior code § 3.18.190(j))