A. Employees shall accrue vacation time as provided for by the applicable collective bargain agreement or ordinance. An employee must be employed by the city for twelve (12) months before he or she is entitled to use any vacation time. If a person's employment is terminated before the person has worked for the city for twelve (12) months, all accumulated vacation time is forfeited.

B. The time of taking vacations shall be determined by the department head. Accrual of vacation time shall be governed by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement or ordinance. The city is obligated to compensate an employee who has worked for the city for more than one year for any unused vacation time accumulated prior to retirement or termination, or to provide a means for the employee to use such accumulated vacation time. (Prior code § 1.40.080)