Administrative leave without pay can be assigned by?

• A. HR Director
• B. Immediate Supervisor
• C. City Manager
• D. Deputy Chief

Answer: (B)

Administrative leave without pay is a supervisory action used to temporarily remove an employee from duties while an investigation or review is conducted. The person who directly oversees the employee has the clearest view of the unit’s operations, can act quickly to prevent interference or safety issues, and can initiate the process in line with policy. The immediate supervisor is typically the one who starts this leave and then works with Human Resources to formalize the documentation and payroll status. Higher-level executives like a city manager or deputy chief may authorize or approve longer or more sensitive actions, but the initial designation usually rests with the supervisor who directly supervises the employee.