Personal Leave. Personal leave in an amount as established in the Salary Plan shall be granted to all permanent, full-time employees eligible for annual leave. Personal leave shall be granted to all permanent, part-time employees eligible for annual leave on a prorated basis in accordance with hours worked. Personal leave may be used for any purpose. Personal Leave Year. The leave year for personal leave shall be the same as the annual leave year. Charges Against Personal Leave. Personal leave may be taken in increments in accordance with the Salary Plan. Personal Leave Accumulation. There shall be no accumulation of personal leave days from one leave year to the next leave year. Unused time shall be forfeited at the end of the leave year, or upon separation or dismissal from County employment. Request for Personal Leave. Personal leave shall be requested by the employee and approved by the employee's appointing authority in advance of use.