The library director shall be granted 2 days bereavement leave for the loss of a close family member equal to (12) hours of time. Close family member is defined as child, child-in-law, step-child, grandchild, parent, parent-in-law, step-parent, sibling. Employees may be allowed time off without pay, for a maximum of 3 days when necessary to attend a funeral for a remote family member. In addition, with the Department Head’s approval (or Library Board President in regards to library director’s leave), additional time off without pay as may be granted in special circumstances in connection with any provisions of this section. Employees may, with the Department Head’s approval (or Library Board President in regards to library director’s leave), use any available comp time, sick time, or vacation leave as necessary.
Approved 7/16/2020