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: Page 46 This policy is to establish guidelines for temporary assignment of work to temporarily disabled employees who are medically unable to perform their regular work duties. Light duty is evaluated by the City Administrator on a case-by-case basis. This policy does not guarantee assignment to light duty. Such assignments are for short-term, temporary disability-type purposes; assignment of light duty is at the discretion of the City Administrator. The City Administrator reserves the right to determine when and if light duty work will be assigned. When an employee is unable to perform the essential requirements of their job due to a temporary disability, they will notify the supervisor in writing as to the nature and extent of the disability and the reason why they are unable to perform the essential functions, duties, and requirements of the position. This notice must be accompanied by a physician’s report containing a diagnosis, current treatment, and any work restrictions related to the temporary disability. The notice must include the expected time frame regarding return to work with no restrictions, meeting all essential requirements and functions of the City’s job description along with a written request for light duty. Upon receipt of the written request, the supervisor is to forward a copy of the report to the City Administrator. The City may require a medical exam conducted by a physician selected by the City to verify the diagnosis, current treatment, expected length of temporary disability, and work restrictions. It is at the discretion of the City Administrator whether or not to assign light duty work to the employee. This policy is handled on a case-by-case basis. If the City offers a light duty assignment to an employee who is out on workers’ compensation leave, the employee may be subject to penalties if they refuse such work. The City will not, however, require an employee who is otherwise qualified for protection under the Family and Medical Leave Act to accept a light duty assignment. The circumstances of each disabled employee performing light duty work will be reviewed regularly. Any light duty/modified work assignment may be discontinued at any time. Section 11.27 Athletic Leave of Absence An employee who qualifies as a member of the United State team for athletic competition on the world championship, Pan American, or Olympic team in a sport sanctioned by the International Olympic Committee, shall be granted a leave of absence without loss of pay or other benefits for the purpose of preparing for and engaging in the competition. In no event shall the paid leave exceed the period of official training camp and competition combined, or 90 calendar days a year, whichever is less. The employee shall provide documentation establishing their participation on said team and in said event.