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Lac Courte Oreilles Tribal Code of Law.

MCC.1.6.150 Personal Time Off [Suspended]

(a) Elected Officials will accrue paid Personal Time Off (PTO) at the following rates:

(1) If elected or employed with the Tribe or a Tribal Entity up to four (0 to 4) years, 16 hours per month for a total of 192 hours per year.

(2) If elected or employed with the Tribe or a Tribal Entity four years to twelve years (4 to 12), 20 hours per month for a total of 240 hours per year.

(3) If elected or employed with the Tribe or a Tribal Entity more than twelve (12+) years, 24 hours per month for a total of 288 hours per year.

(b) In no circumstance shall Elected Official accrue any amounts over the maximum designated accumulations stated above. If an Elected Official is on any leave without pay the Elected Official will not accrue any PTO until the Elected Official returns to full time status. An Elected Official who has been removed from office pursuant to Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians shall forfeit all accrued PTO leave. At no time other than upon the conclusion of the Elected Official's term of office, may an Elected Official cash out accrued PTO Leave.

(c) For purposes of calculating length of service it will be the responsibility of the Elected Official to provide the Tribal Governing Board with a statement from the Tribe's Human Resources Director or other tribal entities stating the start and end dates. The length of service will only be calculated utilizing the certifiable time for an Elected Official that left a position in good standing (i.e. not termination).

(d) Prior to the utilization of accrued PTO, Elected Officials must schedule the use of accrued PTO time so it will not interfere with the Elected Official's governmental responsibilities, except as otherwise provided by law. If an Elected Official is on PTO and there is early release or closure of the governmental offices, the Elected Officials shall be credited any such leave during the period of early release or closure.