48Parental leave

48 Parental leave

(1)  A councillor is entitled to leave of absence for parental leave from one or more meetings for a period not exceeding 3 consecutive months, beginning on the day on which the councillor –

(a) becomes a parent due to the birth of a child; or

(b) either alone or with another person, adopts, becomes the guardian or foster parent of, a child under the age of 16.

(2)  A councillor who intends to take leave of absence for parental leave is to –

(a) give written notice of that intention to the general manager before commencing the leave of absence; and

(b) include with that written notice information supporting the councillor’s intention.

(3)  The purpose for which the councillor gives written notice of leave of absence for parental leave and the period involved are to be recorded in the minutes.

(4)  Leave of absence for parental leave must not be taken concurrently with leave of absence granted under regulation 47 .