Common use of Approved Time Off Clause in Contracts

Approved Time Off. All time off requests for blocks of time of thirty-six (36) hours or more will be requested in writing no less than fourteen (14) days prior to the first day of the requested leave. These requests will be either approved or disapproved in writing no later than seven (7) days of submission. Approved time off will be granted as scheduled except in cases involving operational emergencies which result from conditions outside the control of the department. The City will make a reasonable effort to work with the courts so that court appearances will not be scheduled during approved time off periods. The parties recognize, however, that the City ultimately does not control the courts.