- (1) The appointing authority, with the commission's approval, may grant a peace officer a leave of absence without pay for a period not to exceed one year.
- (2) If a peace officer on leave takes a higher position in police work that does not come under the merit system provisions of this part, the appointing authority may, with the commission's consent, renew the leave of absence.
- (3) If a peace officer is elected sheriff, or is appointed chief deputy, the peace officer shall automatically be placed on a leave of absence for the period of time the peace officer remains sheriff or chief deputy.
- (4) Upon the termination of a leave of absence, the peace officer shall be returned to the peace officer's former position.
- (5) Sick leaves and vacations with pay shall be as provided by law or ordinance.
Renumbered and Amended by Chapter 14, 2025 Special Session 1