Special Act Awards Clause Samples
The Special Act Awards clause establishes a mechanism for recognizing and rewarding individuals or teams for exceptional actions or achievements that go beyond normal job expectations. Typically, this clause outlines the criteria for eligibility, the process for nomination and approval, and the types of awards that may be granted, such as monetary bonuses or public recognition. Its core practical function is to incentivize outstanding performance and encourage behaviors that contribute significantly to organizational goals or values.
Special Act Awards. Recognition granted for recurring and non-recurring accomplishments, such as suggestions, superior accomplishments, productivity gains, or other efforts that contribute to efficiency, economy, or other improvement of operations.
Special Act Awards recognize acts above and beyond the call of duty that may improve operations, customer service, and/or have a positive impact on unit or Corporation operations. Supervisors may nominate employees. Department and Office Heads may approve these awards for up to $2,000.
Special Act Awards. A. A lump sum cash award may be made to an employee as an individual or member of a group based on a special act or service in the public interest in connection with or related to official employment. A cash award for a special act may be paid at any time during the appraisal cycle. During an annual appraisal cycle, an employee may receive only one (1) special act of special achievement award for individual accomplishments and only one (1) award for group accomplishments. Neither award may exceed $2,500 unless a higher amount, not to exceed $10,000, is approved by the Secretary. Special act awards are not based upon an employee's performance rating of record or a particular appraisal cycle.
B. Nominations for Special Act Awards must use the Award Nomination Form and procedures for this award. The award form is included in PMI-451.
C. In accordance with Article 13, the Awards Committee will consider ways in which the Parties can supplement this Article to include other forms of non-cash awards (such as savings bonds).
Special Act Awards. Special Act Awards may be granted for specific achievements or a period of exceptional productivity at any time during the performance year, for accomplishments that may or may not be covered in the individual’s performance plan. Chief Engineers may nominate employees for such awards.
Special Act Awards. A. A lump sum cash award may be made to an employee as an individual or member of a group based on a special act or service in the public interest in connection with or related to official employment. A cash award for a special act may be paid at any time during the appraisal cycle. During an annual appraisal cycle, an employee may receive only two (2) special act of special achievement award for individual accomplishments and only two (2) award for group accomplishments. Cumulatively in an annual appraisal cycle, the Special Act Awards given to an employee may not exceed a maximum amount of $10,000, unless approved by the Secretary. Special act awards are not based upon an employee's performance rating of record or a particular appraisal cycle.
B. Nominations for Special Act Awards must use the Award Nomination Form and procedures for this award.
C. In accordance with Article 13, the Awards Committee will consider ways in which the Parties can supplement this Article to include other forms of non-cash awards (such as certificates of recognition).
Special Act Awards. Awards used to recognize a group or individual effort that goes beyond expected job performance such as an outstanding achievement.
Special Act Awards.
(a) A Special Act Award is an award granted to one or more individuals in recognition of a special act or service-type contributions of a one-time, nonrecurring nature, in the public interest and in connection with or related to official employment. Special Act Awards include: Cash Awards, Time-Off Awards, or Combined Cash and Time-off Awards. The requirements for these awards are provided in accordance with applicable law, rules, regulations, and this Agreement. An employee should not receive more than one Special Act Award, based in whole or in part, on the same contribution. Some examples of types of contributions for which employees may be recognized for Special Act Awards are: performance which has involved overcoming unusual difficulties; performance of assigned duties with special effort or innovation that results in increased productivity, economy, or other highly desirable benefit; or exemplary or courageous handling of an emergency situation related to official employment.
(b) On-the-Spot Awards are a type of Special Act Award designed to provide quick feedback and special recognition of employees who make extra efforts to perform duties or special assignments or provide one-time or short-term contributions that might otherwise go unrecognized. An employee should not receive more than one On-the-Spot Award, based in whole or in part, on the same contribution.
(c) The Employer agrees not to intentionally use On-The-Spot Awards to augment performance awards.
(d) The Employer will give reasonable consideration to whether an employee has received previous On-the-Spot Awards throughout the year prior to awarding such an award.
(e) Assistant Attorney General (AAG) Awards may be granted once a year, or as otherwise determined.