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118 Section 26. Leave Without Pay - Retention and Continuation of Benefits An employee shall retain all unused vacation and sick leave while on leave without pay. An employee ceases to earn leave credits on the date leave without pay begins. The employee may continue to be eligible for benefits under the county's group insurance plans, subject to any regulations adopted by the Board of Commissioners and the regulations of the respective insurance carriers. Section 27. Educational Leave With Pay A leave of absence at full or partial pay during regular working hours may be granted to an employee to take one (1) course which will better equip the employee to perform assigned duties upon the recommendation of the department head, and with the approval of the appointing authority. An employee may receive reimbursement for one (1) course at a time taken out- side of working hours which will better equip the employee to perform assigned duties, subject to the approval of the department head and the county manager or appointing authority. The county shall reimburse the employee for tuition, fees, and books for the course, provided the employee submits a receipt of course expenses and a notice of successful completion (passing grade or better) of the course. Should an employee terminate employ- ment with the County, any education r~imbursement received for a course completed less than 12 months prior to termination shall be repaid to the County. Section 28. Public Officials Leave An employee who is elected to a public office which the employee is entitled by law to hold may be granted leave with pay up to ten (10) days per calendar year in order to fulfill the duties and responsibilities associated with the office or position. Leave time awarded in this category is not a right which an employee may demand but a privilege granted by the Board of Commissioners. The County Manager shall be vested with the authority to determine the eligibility of an employee to participate in this special category of leave. Requests for leave under this provision shall be submitted to 'the employee's supervisor and then to the County Manager. ARTICLE VII. SEPARATION, DISCIPLINARY ACTION, AND REINSTATEMENT Section 1. Types of Separation Ail separations of employees from positions in the service of the county shall be designated as one of the following types and shall be accomplished in the manner indicated: resignation, reduction in force, disability, retirement, dismissal, or death. Section 2. Resignation A minimum of two (2) weeks' notice is expected of all resigning personnel. Such notice should be given to the department head (or in the case of department heads to the county manager). Section 3. Reduction in Force In the event that a reduction in force becomes necessary, consideration shall be given to the quality of each employee's past performance, the need for the employee's service, and seniority in determining those employees to be retained. Employees who are laid off because of reduction in force shall be given at least two (2) weeks notice. Notice of Anticipated Lay-Off No permanent employee shall be separated while there are temporary employees serving in the same class in the department, unless the permanent employee is not willing to transfer to the position held by the temporary employee.