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CORPORATION OF THE TOWN OF RAINY RIVER
Human Resources Department
Recognition of Service Policy
Policy No.
HR-7
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Policy Statement and Rationale
The Town of Rainy River acknowledges the importance of staff appreciation awards in
helping to create positive staff morale and a healthy workplace culture.
Policy
Service awards and retirement gifts are presented by the Town of Rainy River to both staff and
Council members to recognize years of continuous service and acknowledge their significant
contribution to the quality of municipal services in our community. Recognition events will be
scheduled in February or March of each year.
Service Awards - Staff:
1.
Council is annually informed of approaching anniversary dates, at least three months in
advance, by the Chief Administrative Officer.
2.
Service awards are given to employees commencing at 10 years of service, as follows:
Ten (10) years
Town of Rainy River "10" year certificate.
Twenty (20) years
Town of Rainy River "20" year etched mug.
Twenty-five (25) years
Town of Rainy River watch with inscription, presented at a
luncheon arranged in the employee's honour.
Resignations - Staff:
1.
Employees who resign from the Town of Rainy River receive a certificate of appreciation
from the Town of Rainy River. Employees who have worked five or more years at the
Town of Rainy River also receive a memento.
2.
Supervisors notify the Chief Administrative Officer of upcoming resignations as soon as
possible.
3.
The Chief Administrative Officer maintains an adequate supply of mementos.
4.
The Chief Administrative Officer prepares the certificate of appreciation and forwards it to
the appropriate supervisor along with a memento, if applicable.
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5.
The Chief Administrative Officer makes arrangements for a Town Council member to
present the certificate of appreciation and memento, if applicable, to the employee.
Retirement Gifts - Staff:
1.
Supervisors notify the Chief Administrative Officer of upcoming retirements as soon as
possible.
2.
The Chief Administrative Officer notifies the Town Council.
3.
The Town Council, or designate, purchases the retirement gift based on the following:
Up to 5 years of service
Certificate of Appreciation
5 years or more of service
Gift valued at $25.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
10 years or more of service
Gift valued at $50.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
15 years or more of service
Gift valued at $75.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
20 years or more of service
Gift valued at $100.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
25 years or more of service
Gift valued at $125.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
30 years or more of service
Gift valued at $150.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
35 years or more of service
Gift valued at $175.00 and Certificate of Appreciation
Town Council:
1.
Effective December 1, 2010, and upon leaving, Council members will be given a gift valued
at $25.00 for each consecutive term served as a member of the Town Council and a
Certificate of Appreciation.
2.
The gift is presented by the Mayor or designate.
ADOPTION & REVIEW GUIDELINES
Approved by Motion #09-243 on December 14, 2009
Reviewed/Revised by Res. # ________________
Approximate date of next review ________________ _______, 20____
REFERENCES:
POLICY AREA
POLICY NUMBER
Human Resources
Section HR-7
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