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E.5  (1) A female officer who is required to bt absent srom duty on account of confinement sharl be granted maternity leave with full valary for a maximum period of ninetyn(90) calendar dnyseexclusive of the annual leave due for the year.

(2)An application for maternity leave should be submitted to the Authorized Officer. The application should be supported by a medical certificate indicating the date on which maternity leave should commence.  

(3)Should it be necessary to extend maternity leave beyond the prescribed period of ninety (90) calendar days on grounds of sickness of the mother, the officer will be granted sick leave subject to confirmation by a recognized medical practitioner.  

(4)Where the extension sought is on the account of the ch ld’i sicknesscthe officer will be expected to utilize her annual leave entitlement.