FROM: James D. Herberg, General Manager
Originator: Kelly A. Lore, Clerk of the Board
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AWARD ACCEPTANCE PROTOCOLS
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GENERAL MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
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RECOMMENDATION:
Adopt Resolution No. OC SAN 22-17 entitled, "A Resolution of the Board of Directors of the Orange County Sanitation District Establishing Award Acceptance Protocols, and Repealing Resolution No. OCSD 08-19".
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BACKGROUND
The Orange County Sanitation District (OC San) is nominated and wins awards on an ongoing and frequent basis. Since the Groundwater Replenishment System came online, and numerous prestigious awards were bestowed upon OC San, it was determined that protocols be established and adopted by the Board of Directors.
RELEVANT STANDARDS
* Build brand, trust, and support with policy makers and community leaders
* Maintain collaborative and cooperative relationships with regulators, stakeholders, and neighboring communities
PROBLEM
Adopt and maintain a consistent way to receive and accept awards that OC San wins should be approved the by the Board of Directors. In general, there are three types of awards:
* Individual Awards recognizing an individual employee or small group of employees.
* Division or Departmental awards recognizing an entire division or department for outstanding achievements.
* Agency-wide awards recognizing the collective effort of the entire agency or in conjunction with another agency.
Each one of these awards carries with it the potential for positive publicity, awareness, and improved employee morale. The acceptance of these awards is an important part of these benefits.
PROPOSED SOLUTION
It is proposed that awards should be accepted in the following ways:
Individual Awards - It will be up to the discretion of the department head to decide how best to call attention to the accomplishment. This may take place in a division or department staff meeting or some other similar sized gathering. The departm...
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