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The purpose is to prevent the need for position reductions and/or abolishment when an Executive Directorofficially declares a budget deficit in personal services. Employees earn sick and annual leave and continueto receive service credit as if the furlough had not occurred.Victim Protection LeaveThis is unpaid leave granted to employees with one year of state service for up to twenty-four hours (prorated forpart-time employees) per fiscal year for victims of stalking, sexual assault, domestic violence or abuse.(See SP-243 Leave Transfer/Leave Bank Program)PROCEDURE:Administrative leave and other employer provided leave requires the approval of the Executive Director or theExecutive Director’s designee unless otherwise stated. All requests and authorization for mandatoryadministrative leave must be submitted on the official Request and Authorization for Leave of Absence Form, orother type of electronic process implemented by the Department, and forwarded through the appropriatesupervisory chain for review and approval by the Executive Director or designee in advance of actual usewhenever possible. Requests for discretionary administrative leave must be submitted in the same manner and, ifpossible, two weeks in advance. The request should be accompanied by a written statement from the AppointingAuthority clearly identifying how such leave meets the criteria.Time and Leave Coordinator (TLC)Supervisors are required to track and report administrative leave by type (i.e.: exam, interview, hearing, school,or volunteer, etc.). Copies of approved administrative leave requests must be forwarded to the Payroll TechSupport Unit. Time and Leave Coordinators (TLC’s) may assist in this function. Questions regarding leaveshould be directed to the Office of Human Resources/Personnel.