Any employee who performs the duties and responsibilities of his position in an outstanding manner and deserves recognition for unusual acts of value to the town, beyond those regularly related to the employee's work, may be considered for an increase for exceptional service in an amount of 5 percent of his base pay, and this increment may be authorized for periods of three, six or nine months. This increase must be approved by the Council upon the recommendation of the Town Administrator. The maximum period of authorization is for nine months. The recommendation shall be detailed showing precise justification and use of strict criteria.
('73 Code, § 7-21) (Ord. passed 10-5-70)