47Leave of absence

47 Leave of absence

(1)  If a councillor intends to take leave of absence, other than for parental leave under regulation 48 , in respect of one or more meetings, the councillor, or the chairperson on behalf of the councillor, may request that leave of absence.

(2)  At a meeting –

(a) the council may grant a request under subregulation (1) for leave of absence from one or more of its meetings or one or more of its council committee meetings, or both; and

(b) a council committee may grant a request under subregulation (1) for leave of absence from one or more of its meetings.

(3)  Leave of absence may not be granted retrospectively.

(4)  The purpose for which a councillor is granted leave of absence and the period involved are to be recorded in the minutes.

(5)  Leave of absence granted under this regulation must not be taken concurrently with leave of absence for parental leave under regulation 48 .