HomeMy WebLinkAboutBy-law No. 2019-014 BY-LAW NUMBER 2019-014
OF
THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
BEING A BY-LAW TO ESTABLISH A LONG TERM SERVICE AWARDS /
RETIREMENT RECOGNITION POLICY
WHEREAS Council of The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham deems it
expedient to adopt a policy with respect to Long Term Service Awards / Retirement
Recognition;
NOW THEREFORE THE COUNCIL OF THE CORPORATION OF THE
MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM HEREBY ENACTS A BY-LAW AS FOLLOWS:
1. THAT the Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham hereby
adopts the Long Term Service Awards / Retirement Recognition Policy attached
hereto as "Schedule A" and forming part of this by-law;
3. THAT this by-law shall come into full force and effect upon final passing
READ A FIRST, SECOND AND THIRD TIME and finally passed this 21st day of
February, 2019.
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Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham
Date of Council Approval:
Date of Latest Revision:
Policy Name: Municipality of Bayham Long-Term Service Awards / Retirement
Recognition
Section 1 - Purpose
1.1 The Corporation of the Municipality of Bayham believes that loyal and committed
employees are the essence of the organization. The Municipality of Bayham
recognizes the contribution and hard work of employees by acknowledging major
milestones in an employee's service. Employees will be presented with long term
service awards and retirement recognition based on their years of service with the
municipality.
1.2 The Municipality of Bayham believes that long-term service commitment of
regular/permanent employees, provides benefits to the Municipality, including but not
limited to:
1.2.1 Retention of valued expertise;
1.2.2 Organizational stability and lower turnover;
1.2.3 Creation of a positive and supportive work environment;
1.2.4 Identification of role models and the opportunity to encourage a sense of
community and shared purpose.
Section 2 — Procedure
SERVICE RECOGNITION
2.1 All permanent Municipal employees will be recognized with a service award at every
five (5) year increments of service. Regular full-time and regular part-time active
employees who have served the Municipality of Bayham for five (5) continuous years
or more are eligible for service recognition. The initial permanent hire date shall be
used to determine length of service. In the event of a break in service, a new initial
hire date shall be established on the date of re-employment, and previous service may
not be counted. Service Recognition will be based on the completion of respective
service as of December 31st of that year.
SERVICE RECOGNITION PRESENTATION
2.2 Upon reaching five (5) years of continuous service, employees will be presented with a
certificate and Bayham Bucks in increments of fifty dollars ($50) for every five (5) years
of service.
2.3 Employees who attain twenty five (25) and thirty five (35) years of service will receive,
in lieu of Bayham Bucks, a gift with a value of two hundred and fifty dollars ($250) and
three hundred and fifty dollars ($350) respectively.
2.4 Service Recognition Awards shall be presented by the Head of Council in December at
the annual Christmas lunch or an appropriate event. Service Recognition expenses
shall be allocated to General Government Sundry.
RETIREMENT RECOGNITION
2.5 Retirement recognition is intended to acknowledge an employee's contribution
throughout his/her employment with the Municipality of Bayham and marks a
significant life transition. Employees with full time or permanent part-time status shall
have both their years of service and retirement recognized.
RETIREMENT PRESENTATION
2.6 Retiring employees who have served the Municipality of Bayham for a minimum of ten
(10) continuous years are eligible for a Retirement Award. Employees retiring from the
Municipality of Bayham with ten (10) or more years of service shall receive a gift on
behalf of the Municipality. The value will be ten dollars ($10) for every year of service.
2.7 The organization of a celebration may be arranged by the Head of the Department
under which the employee served with expenses allocated within the Council approved
budget Sundry line item.
2.8 Employees receiving Service Recognition in a Retirement Year shall receive both the
Service Recognition Award and the Retirement Recognition Award.