Article 14 Annual leave, special leave and holidays

Without prejudice to specific provisions set out in this Decision, the SNE shall be subject to the rules in force at the Agency as regards annual leave, special leave and holidays.

Leave is subject to prior authorisation by the unit to which the SNE is assigned.

Upon a duly substantiated application by the employer, up to two days of additional special leave in a 12-month period may be granted by the Agency. Requests are examined on a case-by-case basis.

Days of annual leave not taken by the end of the period of secondment shall be forfeited.

An SNE whose period of secondment is less than six months may be granted special leave, on the basis of a reasoned application and subject to a decision by the Chief Executive of the Agency. That special leave may not exceed three days for the whole period of secondment. Before granting such leave, the Director concerned shall hold a prior consultation with the Human Resources Unit (hereinafter referred to as the ‘HR Unit’) of the Agency.