1. (a) The Commission may grant an extension in the event of an unexpected extended absence from employment to allow a certified officer additional time to obtain training necessary to maintain active certification status.
2. (b) Approved extensions will be granted in increments up to 90 calendar days from the date the certification renewal information was due. Additional time may be requested in special circumstances such as leave under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) or worker's compensation leave.
3. (c) An officer whose absence is due to leave for military duty will be granted an extension for an amount of time equal to the period of military leave up to a maximum of 24 months.
4. (d) An officer who does not satisfy all requirements necessary to maintain active status within the extension period shall not perform the duties of a certified officer or receive salary adjustment funds from the Commission.

Source Note:The provisions of this §344.870 adopted to be effective January 1, 2010, 34 TexReg 4191.