The provisions of this Article shall apply to
all permanent employees of the Borough of Stanhope, exclusive of officers
and employees covered by collective bargaining agreements, members
of the governing body and the Mayor.
In case of death in the employee's immediate family, as defined in §
32-3, he/she shall be granted paid leave of no more than three days, including the day of the funeral. Additional bereavement leave of up to five days may be granted but shall be charged as vacation leave, sick leave or time without pay, at the discretion of the employee.
Military leave shall be granted, with or without
pay, for periods of time as provided by Civil Service statutes and
regulations.
Any employee who is a duly authorized representative
of any of the organizations listed in N.J.S.A. 38:23-2, and any amendment
thereto, shall, upon written request, be granted a leave of absence
with pay for an aggregate period not to exceed five days in any calendar
year for the purpose of traveling to and from and attending any state
or national convention of said organization.