Policy 1-5 RECOGNITION OF EMPLOYEES UPON RETIREMENT
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