Policy Number:         814 

Date Effective:          05/01/1994                                                     

Date Revised:           04/15/2002

References:              39-2-104, M.C.A.; HRS Procedures

POLICY

The University of Montana shall administer Public Service Leave in accordance with applicable state law and Montata University System policy.

PROCEDURE

An employee elected or appointed to public office in a city, county, or the state of Montana is entitled to a leave of absence without pay not to exceed 180 days per year while performing public service.  Any employee granted such leave shall return to work within ten (10) days following the completion of the service for which the leave was granted.  Leave without pay policy provisions shall apply to such leave.  The leave shall be reported on the employee's time records.