DDCA-AP: Political Leave

LEGISLATIVE LEAVE

An employee who has been elected to the North Dakota Legislature will be granted a leave of absence for the purpose of serving during any regular or special session of the legislative assembly. A person granted such leave shall not be entitled to receive any salary or fringe benefits during the entire term of the leave Any licensed teacher who has been granted political leave shall be subject to district reduction-in-force policy the same as if the employee were not on leave.

Any person who has had a legislative leave may take unpaid leave for legislative duties for the remainder of their term. The employee is responsible for the organization and coordination of their regular school responsibilities. No request for leave will be necessary when such activity does not interfere with the performance of the employee’s duties.

OTHER ELECTIVE OFFICE

An employee who has been elected to office other than the North Dakota Legislature may be granted an unpaid leave of absence if such a leave is necessary to fulfill the duties of the office. Such leave will be at the sole discretion of the Superintendent and may be for an extended period or for parts of days as necessary. Pay and benefits will be pro-rated according to the duration of the leave. The employee is responsible for the organization and coordination of their regular school responsibilities.

Adopted: 10/23/00

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Revised: 03/15/16