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Chapter 123:1-27 | Suggestion Award System

 
 
 
Rule
Rule 123:1-27-04 | General principles of the employee recognition program.
 

(A) Participation. Any state agency, office, board or commission may establish an employee recognition program for the acknowledgement of exemplary employee performance. The appointing authority of any state agency, office, board or commission shall notify the director of administrative services of its intent to establish and implement a program and receive the director's approval prior to the program being made effective. All employees of state agencies, offices, boards and commissions and all employees paid in accordance with section 124.152 of the Revised Code and those employees listed in divisions (B)(2) and (B)(4) of section 124.14 of the Revised Code are eligible to participate.

(B) Eligibility. All permanent employees paid in accordance with section 124.152 of the Revised Code and those employees listed in divisions (B)(2) and (B)(4) of section 124.14 of the Revised Code and permanent employees eligible to receive employee recognition awards, pursuant to a collective bargaining agreement, are eligible to receive employee recognition awards.

(C) Eligible areas of recognition. An employee may be recognized for specific work performance or employee motivation and attitude, or other qualities that demonstrate exemplary employee performance. Achievement recognition is limited to work related performance.

(1) Work performance includes, but is not limited to, thoroughness, efficiency, accuracy, going beyond what is expected, taking the initiative to identify and solve problems, and working well with minimal supervision.

(2) Motivation and attitude includes, but is not limited to, showing enthusiasm and pride in work, being courteous and cooperative, and completing job assignments professionally and dependably.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 124.09, 124.17
Amplifies: 124.17
Five Year Review Date: 5/15/2024
Prior Effective Dates: 4/25/1992
Rule 123:1-27-05 | Employee recognition award.
 

(A) Selection of nominee. Each agency, office, board or commission will review each nomination submitted by any employee eligible to participate in the employee recognition program and select the most exemplary employee.

(B) Amount of award. Each agency, office, board or commission shall determine the type or amount of award to be granted. Awards may include, but are not limited to, additional leave, award ceremonies, plaques and certifications, or other provisions approved by the director.

(C) Award presentation. Each agency, office, board or commission will be responsible for program implementation and award presentation.

Supplemental Information

Authorized By: 124.09, 124.17
Amplifies: 124.17
Five Year Review Date: 5/15/2024
Prior Effective Dates: 4/25/1992