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compensated with paid time off equal to the time worked during such closing. The latter choice must be approved by a supervisor, and the employee's absence must not create a work coverage 1111 problem for his/her department. The provisions of this policy shall apply to all employees who are not members of a union whose contract with the City may specifically set forth contrary provisions dealing with the subject matter of this personnel policy. Unpaid Leave of Absence The City of Mounds View may grant an unpaid leave of absence to an employee upon written request and approved. Prior to requesting leave, an employee must first exhaust paid leave(i.e.,vacation leave, accumulated compensatory time, flex time, or sick leave if conditions meet the conditions required in usage of sick leave policy.) An unpaid leave of absence requires advance written approval of the City Administrator. The unpaid leave of absence may be granted at the discretion of the City Administrator base r. consideration of the following factors: • Municipal service needs; • The employee's performance record and length of service; • The reason(s) for the request; • Any other relevant information; and • The Supervisor's and/or department head recommendation. • If granted,the unpaid leave of absence may not exceed ninety (90) continuous calci d :days. An extension beyond that period may be requested in writing and granted at the discretion of the City Administrator based on the above considerations. An unpaid leave on absence shall not exceed one (1) calendar year, except as noted below. Employee's serving in the armed forces or who have been disabled while performing job duties at the City of Mounds View, may have their unpaid leave of absence extended beyond one (1) calendar year, at the discretion of the City Administrator, based on the above considerations. Status of Benefits Benefits including sick, vacation,holidays or other forms of indirect compensation will not accrue during an unpaid leave of absence. Step increases and probationary periods will be extended by the length of the unpaid leave. This anniversary date will be used for all future pay increases. The employees hire date will not change because of such leave. Insurance Continuation The employee may continue to be covered by group health, dental and life insurance,but will be responsible for paying one hundred percent(100%) of the premium costs. During the first calendar month the employee will be responsible for paying the pro-rated portion of their monthly insurance premiums for the days they are on unpaid leave. 4110 The employee must return to work the first day following the end of the leave and must notify