231.2012 Med.Lev. Whitmore RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING UNPAID MEDICAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE
FOR RICHARD WHITMORE
RESOLUTION NO.: 231 ,2012
INTRODUCED BY: Mr.Tim Brewer
WHO MOVED ITS ADOPTION
SECONDED BY: Mr. John Strough
WHEREAS, Richard Whitmore, an employee in the Town of Queensbury Parks and
Recreation, is recovering from serious work-related injuries, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitmore has requested Town Board approval to take an unpaid
medical leave of absence as set forth in Warren County Civil Service Rule XIX, and
WHEREAS, Mr. Whitmore has submitted medical documentation supporting a need for
medical leave, and
WHEREAS, the Town's Parks and Recreation Director has recommended that the Town
Board grant Mr. Whitmore such unpaid medical leave with an effective date of August 12th, 2012
extending through the earlier o£
1. February 12th, 2013, with the opportunity to extend such leave at 90 day
increments; or
2. Certification of his physical qualification for return to work, documented by his
physician in form satisfactory to the Town; and
WHEREAS, in accordance with Warren County Civil Service Rule XIX, Town Board
approval is discretionary and necessary before an employee may take such leave, and
WHEREAS, the Town Board has carefully considered the circumstances of Mr.
Whitmore's request and the recommendation of the Parks and Recreation Director,
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT
RESOLVED, that the Queensbury Town Board hereby authorizes and grants an unpaid
medical leave of absence to Richard Whitmore with an effective date of August 12th, 2012
extending through the earlier of-
1. February 12th, 2013, with the opportunity to extend such leave at 90 day increments;
or
2. Certification of his physical qualification for return to work, documented by his
physician in form satisfactory to the Town; and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that Mr. Whitmore shall provide the Town with a status report from his
physician regarding his ability to return to work and must notify the Town Board in writing by
January 12th, 2013 of his intention to return to work or request further unpaid medical leave and
supply supporting documentation if he wishes to request additional unpaid leave beyond February
12th, 2013, and
BE IT FURTHER,
RESOLVED, that the Town Board further authorizes and directs the Town Supervisor,
Parks and Recreation Director and/or Town Budget Officer to take any action necessary to
effectuate the terms of this Resolution, and
BE IT FURTHER,
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RESOLVED, that this Resolution will not have any impact or create any inference as to
any determination of entitlement to Disability or Workers' Compensation Benefits.
Duly adopted this 6b day of August, 2012,by the following vote:
AYES Mr. Strough,Mr. Brewer,Mr. Stec,Mr.Metivier
NOES None
ABSENT : Mr. Montesi
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