A. Human resources will provide employee years of service information to departments on a quarterly basis.
B. Employee recognition for years of service should be managed and budgeted for by each department according to the following schedule.
1. Completion of 10th year of city service - A letter of congratulations, certificate of recognition and a $100 gift card will be provided to each employee.
2. Completion of 20th year of city service - A letter of congratulations, certificate of recognition and a $200 gift card will be provided to each employee.
3. Completion of 30th year of city service - A letter of congratulations, certificate of recognition and a $300 gift card will be provided to each employee.
C. Departments are responsible for issuing the letter of congratulations and certificate of recognition to each employee as well as presenting the years of service award.
D. A length-of-service award if received for less than 5 years of service or if an employee received another length-of-service award during the year or the previous 4 years will be taxable (IRS Pub 525.).