{"code":"GOV","codeName":"Government Code","section":"1228.5","citation":"Gov. Code, § 1228.5","status":"in-force","lawOn":"2026-09-28","headings":[{"name":"TITLE 1. GENERAL [100. - 7931.000.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1"},{"name":"DIVISION 4. PUBLIC OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES [1000. - 3599.84.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4"},{"name":"CHAPTER 1. General [1000. - 1241.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-1"},{"name":"ARTICLE 8. Miscellaneous [1220. - 1241.]","url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/title-1/division-4/chapter-1/article-8"}],"history":"Amended by Stats. 1959, Ch. 452.","effective":null,"html":"<p>The governing board of any local agency may grant to any employee of such local governmental agency, upon request, a leave of absence without pay of not to exceed two years to accept a temporary position with the United States Government for service in a foreign country in a technical co-operation program, and upon termination of such service, and for three months thereafter, such employee shall have the right to be restored to his former position.</p>","text":"The governing board of any local agency may grant to any employee of such local governmental agency, upon request, a leave of absence without pay of not to exceed two years to accept a temporary position with the United States Government for service in a foreign country in a technical co-operation program, and upon termination of such service, and for three months thereafter, such employee shall have the right to be restored to his former position.","otherVersions":[],"url":"https://blackletter.si/government-code/miscellaneous-1228-5","source":"California Legislative Information bulk export (pubinfo)"}