Resolution 2002-154
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RESOLUTION NO. 2002- 154
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE REVISED EMPLOYEE OF
THE MONTH PROGRAM PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS
OF COLLIER COUNTY ORDINANCE NO. 87-5 AND
SUPERSEDING RESOLUTION NO. 87-82 AS OF JANUARY 1,
2002
WHEREAS, Collier County Ordinance No. 87-5 states that the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, shall adopt a Resolution authorizing the
expenditures of County funds to award County employees for recognition of outstanding
service or achievement in connection with County employment; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners to enhance
County employee productivity, promote and engender goodwill toward County
government, encourage increased employee responsiveness to the needs and requests of
the citizens of the County, and provide incentives for the attainment of these goals; and
WHEREAS, Resolution 87-82 was adopted on April 7, 1987, by the Board of County
Commissioners of Collier County, Florida, establishing the Employee of the Month Award
Program; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners currently has an "Employee of the
Month" Program to recognize, by cash award, exceptional performances and unique
contributions to the County; and
WHEREAS, it is the desire of the Board of County Commissioners to revise the
current Employee of the Month Program and to supersede Resolution No. 87-82, effective
January 1, 2002.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS OF COLLIER COUNTY, FLORIDA, that
1. The cash award for the County Employee of the Month will be one hundred
and fifty dollars ($150).
2. The attached Exhibit "N is hereby incorporated as part of this Resolution and
is hereby approved as the process for nominating and selecting the "County Employee of
the Month and Year."
3. Resolution No. 87-82 is hereby superseded, effective January 1, 2002.
THIS RESOLUTION adopted after motion, second and majority vote favoring same.
DATED: '1~/Z6".v'
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EXHIBIT "A"
COUNTY EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH AND YEAR
OBJECTIVE: To recognize by an award, exceptional performances plus unique
contributions which have produced a significant results for Collier
County.
ELIGIBILITY: All full time regular non-supervisory employees, having completed
the six-month probationary period; and having been rated at least
"meets standards" on their most recent performance evaluation.
NOMINATION PROCESS: An employee may be nominated by a fellow employee, immediate
supervisor and/or Department Director. All nominations must be
forwarded and approved by the Department Director. If approved,
the nomination is submitted to the Employee Services Department.
Employee Services will screen the nominations for qualifications
and forward them to a committee comprised of representatives
from each County Division. The committee will meet once each
month and elect by majority vote, an "Employee of the Month" for
the following month. The criteria should include, but not
necessarily be limited to: significant accomplishments beyond
normal work responsibilities; exemplary customer service;
professional achievement; application of a uniquely innovative
solution to a problem; implementation of a recommendation that
resulted in cost savings, higher productivity, etc.; active
community service; service beyond the call of duty.
After a decision has been reached by the committee, the Employee
Services Department will undertake the notification process and
complete it, at least ten (10) days prior to the second Board
meeting of the next month at which time the employee will be
honored publicly in open session and be introduced to the Board of
County Commissioners.
All monthly recipients will automatically be eligible for the
"Employee of the Year" Award. The committee as stated above
will meet early in December to choose a winner, in time for the
award to be given before the final Board meeting ofthe years. The
Employee Services Director, or his designee, will attend, but will
not vote. After the decision has been made, the Employee Services
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Director will direct the notification process so that the
announcement will be handled in a timely way.
FUNDING:
The funding for the awards will be as follows:
The Monthly Award - funds obtained from the appropriate
departmental budget.
The Yearly Award - funds to be obtained from the General Fund.
AWARDS:
Monthly - $150.00
Yearly - $250.00 plus reserved parking for one year.
Copy of certificates will be placed in the employee's file.
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