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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.
Examples of conduct or service that may be a basis for City Council recognition may
include, but are not limited to, the following:
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, Commission, or Committee
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
appropriate gift.
Board, Commission, and Committee Members
Board, Commission, and Committee Members, upon conclusion of their term of office,
mayl receive a Certificate of Appreciation appropriately framed from the City Council
for their service.
Service of Employees, Board, Commission And Committee Members
Employees, Board, Commission, and Committee Members and Council Members, shall
receive service pins for each five-year increment of service with the City.
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
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behalf of the City to honor citizens, organizations or visiting dignitaries under such
circumstances as the Mayor may deem appropriate.
History
Adopted A-7 -10-28-1968
Reaffirmed A-7 -11-12-1968
Reaffirmed A-7 - 3-9-1970
Reaffirmed A-7 - 2-14-1972
Amended A-7 -11-27-1978
Amended A-7- 2-9-1981
Amended A-7 -10-22-1990
Amended A-7 -1-24-1994 (changed to A-4)
Amended A-4 - 2-26-1996
Corrected A-4- 4-22-1996
Amended A-4- 3-14- 2000
Amended A-4- 8-8-2017
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