(1) An employee who is affected by a personal disaster, emergency, or who wishes to provide volunteer service is eligible to apply to take annual vacation leave, accrued compensatory time or leave of absence without pay.   The employee may not take sick leave except for reasons outlined in the sick leave policy.

(2) Application for and approval of use of such leave or compensatory time shall be in compliance with rules on annual vacation leave, leave of absence without pay and/or compensatory time.

(3) An employee must provide written verification of participation in the emergency if requested by the agency.