American Samoa § 7.1201 - Regulations governing leave.
Full text of American Samoa American Samoa Code Annotated § 7.1201 — Regulations governing leave., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 7.1201. Regulations governing leave.
(a) Leave without pay, annual leave and sick leave shall be granted in accordance with regulations issued by the Governor; provided, however, that any regulation to the contrary notwithstanding, leave without pay shall be freely granted to any government employee for the purpose of campaigning as a candidate for public office in American Samoa for a period beginning 30 days before and ending 10 days after the date set for the election. (b) Leave without pay may not be granted for periods of more than 1 year unless otherwise provided in the regulations, and then only for reasons which are determined to be in the interest of the government.
Frequently Asked Questions About American Samoa § 7.1201
What does American Samoa Code Annotated § 7.1201 cover?
Section 7.1201 ("Regulations governing leave.") is part of the American Samoa Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of American Samoa. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
How do I cite American Samoa § 7.1201?
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Is this the official text of American Samoa law?
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