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Council adopts housekeeping change to city military-leave policy to align with federal rules
Summary
Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the city code to cap cumulative military leave at five years over an employee’s lifetime, aligning city policy with federal guidelines; sponsor said there is no fiscal impact.
Wilmington City Council adopted an ordinance amending Chapter 40 of the city code regarding military leave. The change clarifies that the cumulative period of military leave shall not exceed five years during an employee’s lifetime, aligning city language with current federal guidelines.
A sponsor representative said the change is a housekeeping matter requested by Human Resources and the police department to ensure compliance with updated federal guidance. Council members asked whether the change applies to employees covered by collective bargaining agreements; a sponsor clarified the ordinance applies to employees not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Council adopted the ordinance by roll call; staff said there is no fiscal impact. The ordinance replaces prior uncapped language and brings the city’s policy into conformity with federal limits described by HR.
