<prompt> Translate the following text to SwahiliService members may not approve their own absence reports unless prior authority to do so is granted in writing by an authorized official.  <response>: Washiriki wa huduma hawawezi kuidhinisha ripoti zao za kutokuwepo isipokuwa mamlaka ya awali ya kufanya hivyo imetoa kwa maandishi na afisa aliyeidhinishwa. 