CITY OF LODI

ADMINISTRATIVE POLICY AND PROCEDURE MANUAL

SUBJECT: : VOTING TIME OFF - GENERAL, DIRECT PRIMARY, OR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONS - Policy

DATE ISSUED: : May 1, 1995

SECTION: : V

REFERENCE: : California Election Code, Section 14350.

SECTION 1: PURPOSE

The purpose of this policy is to provide guidance in providing time-off for employees to vote.

SECTION 2: TIME OFF

All employees registered to vote, may take up to two (2) hours time off from work, without loss of pay, to vote. Such time should be scheduled either at the beginning or the end of his/her work day, unless otherwise mutually agreed.

Most employees of the City of Lodi will have sufficient time available outside of working hours in which to vote. However, if an employee believes it necessary to be released from work for all or a portion of the two (2) hours, he/she should request time off in writing to his/her supervisor two (2) days before the election in order that arrangements can be made for release. Such request shall include reasons for the release.