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COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Mayor is authorized to select the mode and style of recognition awards, and to
allow for suitable preparations, and shall be responsible for assessing the merits of
various civic contributions and approving appropriate language for recognition
resolutions.
Consistent with the procedure, the following conduct or service shall be a basis for
Council recognition and shall be honored with an official resolution describing the
service of the person or organization:
A. Noteworthy financial or service contributions to the civic affairs of the
community by private citizens or organizations;
B. Outstanding bravery or meritorious service in a time of crisis;
C. Retirement or the end of employment for appointed municipal officials and staff
executives;
D. Special contributions by employees or Board and Commission members for
effective or extraordinary service during employment or term of appointment.
Elected officials who have concluded a term of office will be honored as follows:
A. The Mayor, upon conclusion of term of office, will receive a mounted gavel
plaque.
B. A City Council Member, upon conclusion of term of office shall receive an
appreciation plaque.
BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
Board and Commission Members, upon conclusion of their term of office, shall receive a
Certificate of Appreciation appropriately framed from the City Council for their service.
SERVICE OF EMPLOYEES, BOARD AND COMMISSION MEMBERS
A. Employees, Board and Commission Members and Council Members, shall
receive service pins for each five-year increment of service with the City.
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Since time limitations do not always permit official Council action, the Mayor is
authorized to issue City seals, keys to the City or other suitable recognition symbols on
behalf of the City to honor citizens, organizations or visiting dignitaries under such
circumstances as the Mayor may deem appropriate.
Adopted - October 28, 1968
Amended - November 27, 1978
Amended - February 9, 1981
Amended - October 22, 1990
Amended - January 24, 1994
Amended - February 26, 1996
Corrected - April 22, 1996
Amended - March 14, 2000
Formerly A-7
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