1253.1 A leave bank member may make written application to OAG to become a leave recipient.

1253.2 If a leave bank member is not capable of making application on his or her own behalf, another employee may make written application on the employee's behalf.

1253.3 An application to become a leave recipient shall be notarized.

1253.4 An application to become a leave recipient shall be accompanied by the following information concerning the potential leave recipient:

(a) The leave bank member's name, position title, grade and step;

(b) The reason(s) the leave is needed, including a brief description of the nature, severity, anticipated duration, and if it is a recurring medical emergency, the approximate frequency of the medical emergency;

(c) Certification from one or more physicians, or other appropriate experts, with respect to the medical emergency; and

(d) Any additional information that may be required by OAG.

1253.5 Any expense incurred in obtaining the medical certification required by § 1253.4(c) shall be the responsibility of the potential leave recipient.

SOURCE: Final Rulemaking published at 69 DCR 004210 (April 29, 2022).