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This policy should also be applied to any employee who is needed for emergency law enforcement, relief, or clean-up efforts authorized by Federal, State, or local officials having jurisdiction.

Context

Memorandum on Employee Absence Due to Tropical Storm Alberto

07/14/1994

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