Prior to the adoption of CP 1-5 on 01/25/2000, Policy 1-5 read as follows.



DISTRIBUTION:    Mayor and City Council
    All Departments

SUBJECT:    Recognition of Employees Upon Retirement

PURPOSE:    The purpose of this policy is to revise City policy for recognizing employees upon retirement.

BACKGROUND:    Prior to 1983, the City had no formal procedure for recognizing employees upon retirement from City service.  On June 28, 1983, Council Policy 32 was adopted prescribing procedure and authorizing purchase of a gift.  The Employee Advisory Committee has reviewed Policy 32 and recommends minor revision.

POLICY/
PROCEDURES:    1.    Upon retirement, an employee with ten years or more of service, shall be eligible for a     gift.

2.    Cost of the gift will not exceed $75.00.

3.    Selection and purchase of the gift will be the responsibility of the employees division supervisor.

4.    Invoice or receipt for the gift will be forwarded to the Mayors office for payment.

5.    The gift will be presented by the Mayor and Department Director at a City Council meeting, unless otherwise requested by the retiring employee.

REFERENCES:    None.

EFFECTIVE DATE/
RESCISSION:    This policy becomes effective August 27, 1996, and rescinds Council Policy 32, dated June 28, 1983.

RESPONSIBLE
DEPARTMENT:    City Manager


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JOHN T. MARLEY, MAYOR
August 27, 1996