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404.11 Political Leaves of Absence

Code No. 404.11

POLITICAL LEAVES OF ABSENCE

Leaves of absence for service in an elected municipal, county, state or federal office shall be granted in accordance with applicable law.  The leave of absence shall be without pay or benefits and shall not exceed six years.  The employee may continue all fringe benefits in effect for the duration of the leave at his/her own expense.  In addition, an employee who becomes a candidate for elective public office shall be granted a leave commencing within 30 days prior to a contested primary, special, or general election and continuing until the day after the election.  The employee shall first use any earned compensatory time, then vacation and personal leave time and then unpaid leave.  The employee shall give at least 30 calendar days prior notice of the need for leave of absence.

Date of Last Review:
August 12, 2019

Date of Revision:
April 14, 2003

 

 

Legal References:

20.7, 20.9, Chapter 55, 279.8 Code of Iowa 

 

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