MCC.1.6.180 Unpaid Leave [Suspended]

(a) Disciplinary Leave. The Tribal Governing Board consistent with Subchapter MCC.1.11 of this ordinance, may take disciplinary action, up to and including removal from office pursuant to Article III, § 7 of the Amended Constitution and Bylaws of the Lac Courte Oreilles Band of Lake Superior Chippewa Indians, without pay, against Elected Officials who violate the provisions of this Ordinance.

(b) 30-Day Leave of Absence. The Tribe may grant Elected Officials up to thirty (30) days unpaid leave, without loss of their elected status. An Elected Official must request and obtain the prior written approval of the Tribal Governing Board to utilize this leave. The Tribal Governing Board may grant such leave only when the resulting leave will not adversely affect the operations of the Tribe.

(c) Religious Leave. The Tribe grants Elected Officials up to an additional fifteen (15) days of unpaid religious leave. An Elected Official must promptly notify the Tribal Governing Board of the utilization of such leave.