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COMMUNITY SERVICE RECOGNITION AWARDS
The Mayor is authorized to select the mode and style of re cog tion awards and, -
to allow for suitable preparations, shall be responsible for assessing the
merits of various civic contributions and approving approp ate language for
recognition resolutions. i
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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 organizationV1
1. Noteworthy financial or service contributioxs to the civic affairs of
the community by private citizens or organizations;
2. Outstanding bravery or meritorious service in a time of crisis;
3. Retirement or the end of employment for appointed municipal officials
and staff executives;
4. 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:
1. The Mayor, upon conclusion of his term of office will receive a mounted
gavel plaque and an official resolution of appreciation describing his
service as Mayor.
2. A City Council member, upon conclusion of his term of office shall receive
an appreciation plaque.
Board and Commission members:
1. Persons newly appointed to City Boards and Commissions shall receive
a parchment Certificate of Appointment from the City Council.
2. Board and Commission members:, upon conclusion of their term of office,
shall receive a mounted Perma — Plaqued Certificate of Appreciation from
the City Council for their service.
Service of employees, Board and Commission members:
1. Employees or Board and Commission members shall receive service pins
for each five year increment of service with the City.
Since time limitations do not always
is authorized to issue ceramic City
permit official Council action, the Mayor
seals, keys to the City or other suitable
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recognition symbols on behalf of the City to hono citizens, organizations or
visiting dignitaries under such circumstances as he Mayor may deem appropriate.
A comprehensive record will be maintained by ttlk City Clerk indicating the.form
and the text of official Council recognition ards. This record may in turn
be used as a guide for subsequent awards.
Nothing in this policy shall be construed prevent City Boards or Commissions
from adopting their own policies on servi CP recognition awards consistent with
their activities and responsibilities.
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Adopted - October 28, 1968
Reaffirmed - November 12, 1968
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