40End of engagement by resignation—abandonment of

40 End of engagement by resignation—abandonment of engagement by SES member (1) This section applies if the engager is reasonably satisfied an SES member has abandoned the SES member’s engagement because— (a) the SES member has been absent for— (i) 14 consecutive days; or (ii) 28 days in a 12-month period; and (b) the SES member— (i) fails to seek approval for the absence; and (ii) fails to give a reasonable explanation for the absence; and (iii) does not indicate an intention to return to work within a reasonable time. (2) For subsection (1) (b), another person may seek approval, give an explanation or indicate an intention on behalf of an SES member if the SES member is not able to do it. (3) The SES member’s engagement ends if— (a) the engager follows the prescribed process; and (b) after following the prescribed process, the engager remains satisfied that the SES member has abandoned the SES member’s engagement.