The City of Albuquerque may develop methods of rewarding employees through a reward, bonus, leave with pay or any other form of award or extra compensation, in addition to the regular benefits entitled a classified or unclassified employee, as long as all of the following conditions are met:
A. The award results from a pre-existing plan or program authorized by the Chief Administrative Officer which sets up a specific criteria for such extra compensation; and
B. Employees render service that is outside of and in addition to the normal requirements and expectations of their employment; and
C. The City reasonably anticipates some tangible or intangible benefit from such service.
At the discretion of the director, departments choosing to implement an employee incentive program shall present to the Chief Administrative Officer a specific plan for approval. These plans shall include, but not be limited to, the following:
A. The method of selection of awardees, including the composition of selection boards.
B. The criteria under which employees will be nominated as well as ultimately selected, as awardees.
C. The suggested frequency with which it is proposed these awards will be given.
D. The anticipated number of employees who will be honored at a given frequency.
E. The amount of leave with pay to be granted by the department.
F. The amount of cash award to be made available to awardees.
The amount of leave with pay and the amount of cash awarded may be up to three (3) days of paid leave and up to $750 per employee. Programs may offer leave with pay or cash awards or both. Department directors, assistant directors, division and program heads, and others of similar rank are excluded from departmental incentive award programs.
Upon approval of a department's incentive program, the Chief Administrative Officer will recommend the amount of funds to be budgeted to the department for implementation of the program. Award of any funds beyond the budgeted amount will require the prior approval of the Chief Administrative Officer.
Department directors are responsible for administering these programs to enhance operational performance and productivity.
This regulation does not govern programs sponsored by service clubs or similar service groups and pertains solely to the use of City funds as incentives for employees. Departments may grant each individual within a team or group an award based on the above amounts.
Failure to receive an award under this Section is not grievable.