RECOMMENDATION: (Summary) Approve a motion to extend unpaid leave of absence for Christopher Sisney, Senior Communications Technician.
SPECIFIC EXPLANATION: The Mayor's Office requests City Council to approve a motion to extend the unpaid leave of absence for Christopher Sisney, Senior Communications Technician, Employee #153343, beginning July 24, 2021 – January 19, 2022.
Mr. Sisney had a medical condition that prevented his return to work starting from January 25, 2021 until July 23, 2021. Mr. Sisney's Leave of Absence was approved by the Municipal Civil Service Commission on March 9, 2021 for a 90-day unpaid leave of absence and June 4, 2021 for 90 day unpaid leave of absence through July 23, 2021.
In accordance with Code of Ordinances 14-172, any further unpaid leaves of absence must be approved by the City Council. Therefore, the department requests that City Council approve an extended unpaid leave of absence from July 24, 2021 – January 19, 2022.
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Mary Benton
Assistant Director – Mayor’s Office