1) The period for which leave may be granted, other than maternity leave and parental/adoption leave, may not exceed 15 (fifteen) consecutive sitting days of either the Assembly or the Council. 2) If a Member is absent for more than 15 consecutive sitting days a motion must be tabled stating the reason for absence and the period of continued absence. 3) The House will then need to agree to this motion for the leave to be granted. 4) Should the House not agree to the motion granting leave, reasons for such decision must be provided to the Member and his/her political party.