R94-188 IN SUPPORT OF EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM

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Achievement Award (continued) The number of awards given and the value of awards will be based on individual merit. The awards will be cash and sha11 be granted for amounts up to but not exceeding $500. Administrative leave which sha11 range from one to three working days may also be granted with the approval of the City Manager. The leave date must be approved by the Department Director and taken within twelve months of the award date. The Committee chair will provide written response to each person making a nomination. All permanent, non-probationary full-time employees are eligible to participate and are encouraged to be actively involved in this program by submitting nominations for the awards. Nomination forms will be available from the Department or Division secretary or from Human Resources Division. Nominations will be reviewed by the members of the Employee Program Administration Committee for appropriateness and amotmt of award and announcement of their selections made to the City Manager. See Pride Progxam Form No. 1 - "Nomination for Employee Achievement Award" and attached criteria. B. Certificate of Appreciation (Star Award) This portion of the PRIDE Program allows for recognition by co-workers when an employee provides extraordinary help andlor cooperation. Any employee of the City may request that a co-worker receive a Star Award. Forms will be available from the Department or Division secretaries or from the Human Resources Division. Within one week of receipt of the appropriate form, the Human Resources Division will complete a STAR certificate and present it to the recipient. All recipients of the STAR award will be entered in a drawing to be held monthly. The winner of the drawing will be entitled to eight (8) hours of paid leave. Additionally, the employee who made the nomination for this award will be