2.GG. PARENTAL LEAVE OF ABSENCE POLICY FOR APPOINTED OFFICIALS [L. HORVATH; Y. QUARKER, A. LOVANO]: SUBJECT: The City Council will consider directing staff to establish a parental leave of absence policy for appointed officials, which would allow for up to three excused absences to bond with a new child. The three excused absences to bond with a new child would be in addition to the three absences currently allowed in a twelve-month period. RECOMMENDATIONS: 1) Direct staff to establish a parental leave of absence policy for appointed officials, which would allow for up to three excused absences - in addition to the three absences currently allowed in a twelve-month period - to bond with a new baby, adopted or foster child; and 2) Direct staff to draft amendments to the Municipal Code, Resolutions, and By-Laws governing the Commissions and Advisory Boards and return to Council for final approval.