Absence from duty without leave, or failure to report after leave has expired or has been disapproved or revoked and canceled by the chief of police, shall be deemed a resignation of the employee on such leave, or cause for their discharge, provided, however, that if the officer or employee so charged shall show to the satisfaction of the chief of police that such absence or failure to report was excusable, the chief of police may then permit their reinstatement.
Revised May 22, 2019