I.      GENERAL INFORMATION

1.      Staff are reminded that in all matters concerning leave, the
        staffing requirements of the University must take precedence
        over all other factors.

2.      Leave must be applied for and approved by the appropriate
        authorities before it is taken.

3.      Records of casual leave and official leave (absence on duty)
        are kept by individual Departments/Offices; while records of
        annual leave, sick leave, maternity leave, study leave, special
        paid/unpaid leave, advance leave, and sabbatical leave are kept
        by the Personnel Office.

4.      Staff who wish to go abroad during leave should inform the Head
        of Department/Office before departure from Hong Kong, and provide
        an overseas contact address.  Staff are also reminded that unless
        they are members of the University New Medical & Dental Benefits
        Scheme and subject to fulfilling certain conditions as required
        under the Scheme, they are not covered by any medical benefits
        while travelling abroad on personal leave.  Staff should therefore
        make their own arrangements for medical insurance coverage while
        travelling abroad.

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