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(8) Initial Rate. An employee's initial rate may be determined, at the discretion of the City Manager, at the time of an employee's hire or promotion. The employee shall then follow the accrual schedule in Section 21-64. (9) Severance. An employee leaving municipal service in good standing after giving written : j notice at least fourteen calendar days prior to the date of resignation shall be compensated for accrued vacation up to 160 hours of vacation leave Sec. 21-65. Other Leaves of Absence With Pay. (I) A regular or orientation employee who is required to serve as a juror or who is under !' subpoena as a witness in court related to City business shall be granted leave with pay while serving in this capacity. Upon completion of jury service, the employee shall remit the jury check to the City less the amount received for travel expenses. (2) The City Manager may authorize other leaves of absence with pay when in the best interest ofthe employee and the City. Sec. 21-66. Unpaid Leave. (I) A request for leave without pay shall be made in writing to the Department Director and then approved by the City Manager. Approval of leave shall take into account relevant factors including, but not limited to, the following: A. Service needs of the City. B. Performance record of the employee. C. Employee's length of service. D. Reason for and circumstances of the request. (2) A leave of absence shall not exceed a period of ninety calendar days. After conferring with the Department Director, the City Manager may grant an extension ifthe total unpaid leave does not exceed 180 calendar days except when the employee is detailed for military service or becomes disabled as a result of performing the duties of their job. No vacation, holiday, sick leave, or seniority shall accrue or be paid during a period of leave of absence without pay. This leave shall not be added to leave given under Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA). (3) Specific reasons for which an unpaid leave of absence will be considered include, but are not limited to: A. Child care. B. Disability incurred while in the service of the City. C. Military service. D. Death or serious injury in the immediate family. (4) Upon expiration of the approved leave without pay, the employee shall be reinstated to the former position or a position oflike status and pay. Failure of the employee to report for work at the expiration of the leave shall be cause for discharge. (5) A regular employee shall be entitled to a military leave of absence without pay for services in 21-17