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64 221698v1 Article 23. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION The City recognizes that a formal employee recognition program is an important component of the City’s benefit package and helps attract and retain quality employees. The City takes great satisfaction in the accomplishments of its employees and extends recognition in the following ways: Section 23.01 Service Recognition The purpose of the employee recognition program is to acknowledge employees who have contributed years of service to the City of Orono and its citizens and recognize them with a token of appreciation for their dedication and commitment. Employee service recognition shall be based on an individual’s length of service with the City of Orono. Length of service shall be based on consecutive years of service as an employee in a regular full-time or regular part-time position. Section 23.02 Service Awards Employee service recognition awards, provided by the City, will be presented to employees as follows: • 5 years: Plaque of Appreciation • 10 years: Engraved bar will be added to plaque • 15 years: Engraved bar will be added to plaque • 20 years: Watch (Or Similar) Engraved bar will be added to plaque • 25 years: Engraved bar will be added every five years after 25 years The awards for years of service will be presented by the City Administrator or designee, with assistance from the recipient’s supervisor at an annual employee recognition event held during normal business hours. Employee recognition events shall include an annual luncheon or picnic, retirement, resignation with 5 or more years of service and new employees. 1. Annual Luncheon. All regular full-time and part-time employees will be invited to attend the City’s employee luncheon or picnic held during normal business hours to thank them for their work throughout the year. 2. Retirement. The following will occur upon announcement of a retirement from City service: • Administration staff will organize a reception, including ordering a cake • The Department is responsible for organizing a collection towards a gift for the retiree. • A photo and article will be placed in the city newsletter and/or local newspaper. • The Department will draft a resolution of appreciation for a City Council meeting. • The Retiree will be advised of the recognition plans and may elect not to be recognized in any of the forms listed 3. Resignation. The following will occur upon the announcement of the resignation of an employee with five or more years of service: • The Department will be responsible for organizing a reception or collection towards a gift for the resigning person. • When the resigning staff member has less than 5 years of service, the Department will be responsible for organizing any form of recognition.