Oklahoma § 72-450 - Administrative leave
Full text of Oklahoma Oklahoma Statutes § 72-450 — Administrative leave, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 72-450. Administrative leave
A. Any employee of the Oklahoma Department of Veterans Affairs
may be granted administrative leave with pay for volunteer service
activities, under such terms and limitations as the Executive
Director may establish, in service to veterans or dependents of
veterans in the State of Oklahoma, which activities meet one or more
of the following criteria:
1. The activity is directly related to the Department's
mission;
2. The activity is sponsored or sanctioned by or in partnership
with the Department; or
3. The activity will enhance the development or skills of the
employee in his or her current position.
B. Leave shall be as brief as permitted under the circumstances
and shall not support an activity otherwise prohibited by law while
in a duty status.
C. The Executive Director shall establish guidelines for
approval of administrative leave for volunteer service authorized
hereunder which balances the Department's goals and operations and
ensures that each is conducted efficiently and effectively.
Added by Laws 2018, c. 166, § 1, eff. Nov. 1, 2018.
Oklahoma Statutes - Title 72. Soldiers and Sailors
Frequently Asked Questions About Oklahoma § 72-450
What does Oklahoma Statutes § 72-450 cover?
Section 72-450 ("Administrative leave") is part of the Oklahoma Statutes, the codified statutory law of Oklahoma. 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 Oklahoma § 72-450?
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Is this the official text of Oklahoma law?
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How does Oklahoma § 72-450 apply to my situation?
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