5.4.21 Simplified outline of this Division
This Division sets up two different methods for members to increase the amount of recreation leave credits available to them. The member can purchase up to 20 days in a financial year, depending on the method the member uses to purchase recreation leave credits.
- Recreation leave credits can be purchased under the pay-as-you-go method, in which recreation leave credits accrue as they are paid for. Up to 20 days can be purchased over 26 pay periods under this method.
- Recreation leave credits can be purchased as credit in advance method, in which recreation leave credits are received following approval of their application and paid for later. Up to 10 days can be purchased over of 13 pay periods under this method.
5.4.22 Application to purchase recreation leave credits
5.4.23 Members not eligible to purchase recreation leave credits
The amount of recreation leave credits for subsection 2 include the amount of basic, additional and extra recreation leave credits that the member is eligible for.
Members cannot donate purchased recreation leave credits to their partner.
5.4.24 Limitations on purchasing recreation leave credits
5.4.25 Credit of purchased recreation leave credits
The member is able to apply to use recreation leave credits as soon as it has been credited.
5.4.26 Cancellation to the amount of purchased recreation leave credits
Example: A member's required absence is due to start on 1 May. The member is in good health and provides a medical certificate that states that in the doctor's opinion, they are fit to work until 10 June. The CDF gives the member permission to work until 10 June.
5.4.26A Credit of purchased recreation leave credits
5.4.26B Recovery of purchased recreation leave credits
5.4.26C Payment
This payment method is used for both methods of purchasing recreation leave credits.
