Section 303.270  Vacation Schedule and Loss of Earned Vacation

In establishing vacation schedules, the agency shall consider both the employee's preference and the operating needs of the agency.  In any event, upon request, vacation time must be scheduled so that it may be taken not later than 24 months after the expiration of the calendar year in which such vacation time was earned.  If an employee does not request and take accrued vacation within such 24 month period, vacation earned during such calendar year shall be lost.