A. Upon depletion of accumulated sick leave, unless leave is taken pursuant to Section 2.84.620, an employee may apply for medical leave of absence without pay.

B. The department head may recommend and the city manager approves medical leave of absence without pay not to exceed one hundred eighty days.

C. Any medical leave of absence without pay beyond one hundred eighty days shall be based upon a department head recommendation and approved by the city manager.

D. If medical leave of absence or further medical leave of absence is not granted, and if the employee fails to return to work following notification of such denial, the employees service with the city shall be considered terminated. (Ord. 4154 § 1, 2003; Ord. 3687 § 1, 1995; Ord. 3426 § 1, 1992; prior code § 3.18.200(h))