MEMO OF AN ANSWER TO A STAFF To: Chang Jiahua From: Peng Zhe Subject: Request for Paid Education Leave Date: April 30, 2004 In response to your request for one year of paid education leave to take a degree in literature, I have to inform you that we cannot authorize this leave. While we appreciate your desire to improve your knowledge, we feel that literature is not directly related to your present position and to the goals of this organization. The Personnel Administration Act, Article 26, is very specific and states that "paid education leave must be granted only when the required training is directly related to the job or would facilitated promotion of an employee". I am aware of your great interest in literature, and I would like to point out that you could gain advantage to apply for leave without pay. Furthermore, this branch offers financial help for employees who take evening courses. If you need additional information on the above, do not hesitate to contact me at any time. What will be provided if Mr. Chang wants to take evening courses