260.18   CERTAIN PERSONNEL EXPENSES.
   (a)   Allowable Expenditures. The Finance Director is hereby authorized to draw warrants on the General Fund for payment of the following personnel expenditures, if funds for the same have been appropriated by the Council:
      (1)   Plaques, certificates, gift cards and other items of recognition and appreciation;
      (2)   Cards, flowers and similar expressions of sympathy or get-well wishes;
      (3)   Refreshments for general meeting purposes, retirement receptions, employee recognition dinners, etc.; and/or
      (4)   Any other personnel expenditure specifically authorized by the Council by resolution.
   (b)   Effect. Expenditures listed in division (a) of this section shall not be considered personal gain or compensation for official duties.
   (c)   Personnel Policy. The Administrative Steering Committee shall establish and maintain a policy or policies regarding the personnel expenditures authorized by this section and other related matters.
(Ord. 2022-13. Adopted 05/26/22)