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13.2 may be allo~ved a sick leave deficit of thirty-three and six-tenths (33.6) hours beyond that'actually earned. Employees on leave of absence with pay in lieu of temporary disability payments pursuant to Section 4850 of the Labor Code shall accumulate sick leave during said leave of absence, in accordance with the provisions of this section. Sick Leave Usage Sick leave with pay shall be granted to all full-time employees. Sick leave shall not be considered a right which an employee may use in his/her discretion but shall be allowed only as follows: (1) In cases of necessity and actual person sickness or disability of the employee. (2) For medical and dental appointments of the employee, at the discretion of the Fire Captain. (3) For the care of or attendance upon the sickness or disability of members of his/her immediate family or for bereavement because of the death of a member of his/her immediate family. A maximum of fifty-six (56) hours of sick leave may be used for this purpose. The immediate family shall consist of the spouse, children, parents, brothers, sisters or-other indi- vidual whose relationship to the employee is that of a dependent or near dependent. The Fire Chief shall grant such leave and determine the amount thereof, provided, however, that the Personnel Officer shall first, where necessary, pass upon sufficiency of relationship. This provision does not apply if the family sickness or disability or the employee's bereavement occurs while the employeeis on vacation leave. An employee eligible for temporary disability payments may use'accumulated sick leave in order to maintain his regular income; provided, however, that the employee shall be allowed a credit against sick leave to the extent that temporary disability payments are retained by the City. In order to receive compensation while absent on sick leave the employee shall notify his/her immediate superior or the Personnel Officer prior to or within four hours after the time set for beginning his/her daily duties or as may be specified by the Fire Chief. When absence is for more than one full shift, the employee may be required to file a physician's certificate or a personal affidavit with the Personnel Officer stating the cause of the absence.