RECOMMENDATION:
Approve the motion to extend unpaid leave of absence for Robert Brown, Security Officer.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION:
The Aviation Department requests City Council to approve a motion to extend the unpaid leave of absence of Robert Brown, Security Officer, Employee #136758, beginning October 23, 2016 through July 10, 2017.
Mr. Brown has a medical condition which prevented his return to duty since April 13, 2016. Mr. Brown provided the department with a resume so that a job search could be conducted, but it was unsuccessful. On April 19, 2017, the department recommended that Mr. Brown be medically separated. On July 11, 2017 the Civil Service Commission ruled in favor of the department and Mr. Brown’s medical separation was effective July 11, 2017.
Mr. Brown was approved for the Municipal Employee’s Civil Service Commission for unpaid leave of absence through October 22, 2016. In accordance with Code of Ordinances 14-172, any further leaves of absences must be approved by the City Council. Therefore, the department requests City Council approve the extended unpaid leave of absence for Mr. Brown from October 23, 2016 through July 10, 2017.
Director’s Signature:
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Mario C. Diaz
Houston Airport System