2006 New York Code - Leaves Of Absence To Professional Members Of The Department.

 
    § 113. Leaves  of  absence  to professional members of the department.
  The department, subject to such  regulations  as  the  commissioner  may
  promulgate,  may  grant  any  professional  member  of  the staff of the
  department an extended leave of absence for  advanced  study,  research,
  professional  writing  or  other  experience  of recognized professional
  value, for not to exceed one year in seven at the rate of not to  exceed
  one-half  the  regular salary paid, or for not to exceed six months with
  salary  at  full  rate  for  such  leave.    The  balance  of   salaries
  appropriated  for  such persons, or so much thereof as may be necessary,
  may be applied during the period of such absence for the purpose of  the
  salaries  of substitutes to take the place of the persons thus on leave.
  Not more than five such leaves of absence shall be  granted  during  any
  one fiscal year.