7.1. Prerequisites

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The following documents and data are required to process and approve a special leave request.

• Leave Request: The Staff Member should submit a leave request in ESS providing the requisite amount of time for the request to be evaluated and processed based on the request type.
• Documentation: The Staff Member is required to submit relevant documentation based on the type of leave being exercised. Information sheets are available to support staff on the documentation required in each case.
• Validate Eligibility: Check that the staff member qualifies for special leave (i.e. the staff member is on a fixed-term, continuing, or permanent appointment, and exceptionally on a temporary appointment).
  

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