Section 22-B8705. EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION

 

8705.1Policy: The PBC recognizes that employees’ performance is critical to success. Exemplary conduct or service shall be recognized through special programs.

 

8705.2The Shining Star Program shall recognize employees for extraordinary service and performance. The employees nominated must have performed a noteworthy accomplishment within the PBC environment or community. The following rules apply:

 

(a)A selection committee shall be established. The committee is comprised of three non-exempt/professional and two management employees that shall meet as necessary to review Shining Star nominations. The Vice President for Human Resources shall direct the appointment process. Senior vice presidents shall recommend staff as appropriate;

 

(b)Selection committee members shall be appointed to the committee for a minimum of six (6) months. Appointments shall be rotated on a staggered basis to ensure both continuity and new membership. The committee shall select a chairperson who shall serve for a six (6) month period;

 

(c)The committee shall meet as necessary. At least three (3) members must vote for a selection to be valid;

 

(d)An employee may nominate any other employee for consideration as a candidate for the Shining Star Award;

 

(e)The committee may establish specific criteria for selection beyond the performance of a noteworthy accomplishment. All employment records shall be reviewed by Human Resources prior to committee consideration. Nominations shall be presented to the committee without the individual’s name to prevent potential bias. The committee shall review all nominations prior to making final selections. Selected employees shall be notified by the Vice President for Human Resources. Receipt of award shall be by policy established by the committee;

 

(f)An employee may receive only one Shining Star Award per year; and

 

(g)A letter of acknowledgment shall be sent to those who submit candidates for nomination.

 

8705.3Lunch with the Chief Executive Officer shall recognize employees who consistently perform at the highest level. The goal is to both reward outstanding employees and foster two-way communication on issues relevant to the PBC.

 

(a)Each group/department shall be invited to choose an employee from their department to have lunch with the Chief Executive Officer. Lunches shall be held once a month. Normally, each department shall send at least one (1) person during the course of the year;

 

(b)The department manager must notify Human Resources of the name of the employee by the first week of the month for which the lunch shall take place;

 

(c)The employee must be employed for a minimum of one year to be eligible; and

 

(d)The criteria for selection shall be as follows:

 

(1)The employee must have a satisfactory work record, i.e., no recent disciplinary actions, acceptable attendance, etc.;

 

(2)The employee must exemplify commitment to his/her department and to the PBC; and

 

(3)The employee shall be chosen by a consensus of his/her department.

 

8705.4Other programs: A committee shall be established to recommend other employee recognition programs subject to financial constraints.

 

source

Final Rulemaking published at 45 DCR 7353, 7399 (October 9, 1998).