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,./ '" . SECTION 9.70 Elections. SLlbd. 1. Elected positions on the Department shall be by a majority vote in a secret ballot. The election to be held annually at 8 PM during the November meeting. There shall be no absentee ballots nor voting by proxy. The results of such election shall be reviewed by the Manager who shall approve or reject such results. If the Manager rejects the election results or should an officer position be vacant, the Chief shall order another election to be held for that position. The Chief shall set a date and time for that election within not less that thirty (30) days, and no more than ninty (90) days. .- Subd. 2. Apprentice firefighters, members on suspension, and members on leave of absence are not eligible to hold an elected position. Subd. 3. Members on medical leave of absence for a period exceeding nint~ (90) consecutive days are not eligible to hold an elected position. This provision may be waived upon a majority vote of the Department. SECTION 9.71 Expulsion, Penalties, and Resignations. A Member is subject to demotion, suspension or expulsion for violation of the provisions of these articles. The Department shall, upon a majority vote, provide a statement of charges and recommendations of discipline to the Manager when disciplinary action appears necessary. The Manager may discipline any Member of the Department by means of a suspension or demotion, or ma~ dismiss a Member from the Department with or without the recommendation of the Department. SC:CTION 9.72 Leave!'", of absence. A member may appl~ in writing for a leave of absence} including a leave of absence for medical reasons} for a specified period not to exceed one (1) year. The application shall set forth the beginning and ending dates of the requested leave, the reasons therefor} and the statement that the member intends to return to service with the department at the end of the leave period. During the leave period, the member will not be deemed to be an active member of the department and will not be subject to requirements relating to attendance at fires, emergencies} meetings or drills. The approval of an application shall be voted on by the members of the department at a regular monthly meeting, or as soon as is reasonably convenient. If the membership of the department, by a majority of the members voting, approves the application, it shall be submitted to the city manager. The city manager shall grant the leave of absence if, in his or her Judgment, after considering the reco~mendation of the chief, the needs of the city and the department will not be adversely affected thereby. The membership of the department by a majority vote, the chief or the city manager may require verification of medical conditions claimed as the basis for a medical leave of absence by a designated licensed physician. A le~ve of absence, including a leave of absence for medical reasons, shall not be deemed a period of active service as a member of the department and shall not be included in computing sevice time. SECTION 9.73 Compensation. All Members of the Deaprtment shall be paid an amount established by resolution of the City Council. SECTION 9.74 Retirement. All Members must retire from active service at age sixty (60). Upon majority vote of the Members and approval of the Manager, retirement may be extended on a year-to-year basis, but not beyond age sixty- five (65). Any Member so extended may be required to give evidence that such Member is capable of performing all Job requirements and meets all minimum job requirements. 6.