Release Time for CDL Examination. 1. Upon ten (10) work days advance notice to the department head or designee, the department shall provide reasonable time off without loss of compensation for an incumbent permanent employee to take the Class A and/or Class B commercial driver's license examination, provided: a. The employee is required to have the designated commercial driver's license and endorsement(s); b. The examination is scheduled during the employee's scheduled work hours; c. The examination does not interfere with operational needs of the department; and d. The employee has a valid current medical certification, acceptable to DMV. If medical certification provided by a department designated contractor physician or clinic is rejected by DMV on the date scheduled for examination that requires an employee to schedule an additional medical examination date, the employee shall be granted reasonable release time for the subsequent date, in accordance with the requirements specified above. 2. Upon ten (10) work days notice, the department will allow the employee to use a State vehicle or equipment appropriate for the license examination. It is understood by the parties, that use of the equipment or vehicle may be delayed for operational reasons.
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