The official or employee of the Department enjoying sabbatical leave shall earn his/her corresponding salary, subject to the deductions that are regularly in order by law, and he/she shall continue to contribute to the retirement system of which he/she is a member. The period during which he/she is enjoying sabbatical leave shall be computed for retirement purposes, and he/she shall accrue vacation and sick leave days as if he/she were in the regular service. Enjoying this leave shall not interrupt the term of appointment corresponding to the office of the official concerned.
History —Aug. 9, 2004, No. 205, § 33.