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to first offer available overtime to Full -Time Dispatchers according to the procedure specified in the Dispatchers' contract. Upon following the procedure, prior to requiring a Dispatcher to hold over and requiring a Dispatcher to report early, the OIC shall contact a PTD to see if they are able to cover the shift. 9. Should the Dispatcher volunteer to work a scheduled regular day off, the number of hours to be worked shall be agreed upon by the Administrative Captain or designee and no additional hours shall be added except as agreed upon by the volunteer, pursuant to established policy. 10. If, due to reduced staffing levels, Dispatchers are required to work extended periods of overtime duty to fill positions, the Chief of Police may approve the use of Police Officers as Dispatchers on a limited basis. To perform this function, Police Officers utilized in the Dispatch Center must be qualified and trained, not called in on overtime and not adversely impact patrol staffing. B. OVERTIME OF LESS THAN FOUR (4) HOURS 1. Offer available overtime by seniority (high to low) to Dispatchers on duty. If refused: 2. Offer available overtime by seniority (high to low) to Dispatchers working the next shift. If refused: 3. Require the least senior Dispatcher on duty to work the available overtime. 15.02 A record of all overtime hours worked by each employee shall be recorded in Precinct Manager on a payroll period basis. 15.03 The provisions of this article related to equalization shall not apply to employees who arrange for compensatory time coverage. 15.04 If qualified and trained, police officers on restricted duty status can fill openings in the communications center if needed. Police officers must be on regular scheduled duty, not called in for overtime to fill such vacancy. ARTICLE 16 GENERAL LEAVE 16.01 All leaves of absence must be applied for and granted in writing on forms provided by the City (copy to the employee). An employee will be notified in writing within three (3) working days from the date the application was made of the approval or disapproval of any leave of absence. A full-time employee shall accumulate seniority during any leave of absence, except during personal leaves of absence. Upon returning from leaves of absence, the Union will receive notification of the employee's status. No leave will be granted for working other employment. 12