Columbia General separation ordinance (§ 19-207)

A permanent employee with at least six (6) months of service who is removed from city service by mutual agreement or by action of the city manager under circumstances and cause less urgent or extenuating than immediate dismissal, shall be paid for any vacation, floating holiday and compensatory leave the employee has accrued. Disability separation may, with the approval of the city manager, be considered under this provision depending on specific circumstances and conditions.