PURPOSE: This rule clarifies the procedure to be used in granting a member service credit on extended leave of absence without pay.

A member who has exhausted all paid sickness or injury leave may request of the employer an extended leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed twelve (12) months. If the member will be unable to return to work at the end of the initial twelve (12)-month period of extended sick leave, the board of trustees, upon request of the member prior to the expiration of the initial (12)- month period, may continue the extended leave of absence for an additional twelve (12) months. All such service would be creditable toward retirement.

AUTHORITY: sections 104.210.2, RSMo Supp. 1988 and 536.023.3, RSMo 1986.* Original rule filed Feb. 16, 1988, effective May 12, 1988. *Original authority: 104.210.2, RSMo 1955, amended 1983, 1988; and 536.023.3, RSMo 1975, amended 1976.