A month is defined as either a calendar month or a period of time running from any date in a calendar month through the next preceding date in the next calendar month (e.g. January 15 through February 14).

A day shall be a calendar day. When necessary to compute a day's pay, it shall be 1/365 of the Employee's annual salary rate at the time a deduction is taken.

A vacation period will run for a twelve (12) month period immediately following the commencement of the Employee's appointment.