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10 <br /> y <br /> Z <br /> for which Sick Leave is requested such as <br /> scheduled appointments or anticipated <br /> hospitalization. In this way, the <br /> supervisor may arrange for coverage during <br /> the employee's absence. <br /> 6 . 7 . 3 In the case of unexpected absence for which <br /> (OLD Sick Leave is requested, the employee is <br /> 6.2 responsible for notifying the supervisor of <br /> REVISED) the absence no later than during the first <br /> half-hour of work on the day of the <br /> absence. Employees in the Sheriff's <br /> Department, Emergency Management Services, <br /> Public Works, or others as necessary notify <br /> the supervisor prior to the time scheduled <br /> to go on duty in accordance with <br /> departmental operating procedures . <br /> 6 . 7 .4 The supervisor may require a physician' s <br /> (OLD statement regarding the nature of the <br /> 6.3 illness and the employee' s capacity to <br /> REVISED) resume work. <br /> (OLD 6 . 7 .5 Failure to notify the supervisor of absence <br /> 6.4 or improper use of Sick Leave may result in <br /> REVISED) loss of pay and/or disciplinary action. <br /> (OLD 6 .7 . 6 Sick leave is taken in increments of one- <br /> 6.11 half hour (30 minutes) . <br /> REVISED) <br /> 6 .7 .7 A holiday is not charged as Sick Leave when <br /> (OLD it occurs during the period the employee is <br /> 6.13 on Sick Leave. <br /> REVISED) <br /> 6 . 8 Responsibility <br /> 6 . 8 . 1 The department head is responsible for <br /> (OLD maintaining accurate Sick Leave records, <br /> 6.14 including the verification of the Orange <br /> REVISED) County "Leave Register" provided monthly, <br /> and for the application of these Sick Leave <br /> provisions. <br /> 6.8 .2 The department head assures that: <br /> - An employee is not on duty when he or she <br /> might endanger his or her health or the <br /> health of other employees; <br /> - An employee is not on duty when due to <br /> temporary disability or illness the <br /> employee cannot perform essential duties <br /> required of the job; <br />