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may also be allowed when approved by the city administrator and when attendance is deemed to meet the public purpose guidelines for community or customer outreach and marketing of the city. 4. During non-routine, official meetings of the City Council, Council Committees, advisory boards/commissions, and taskforces. 5. Where employees or volunteers are participating in a City Council-sponsored or authorized special event or in an outside event as an official representative of the city. 6. At department-sponsored meetings, conferences or workshops where the majority of invited participants are not city employees. 7. Cookies and coffee allowed for cngs sponsored by the Safety Committee. 8. Annual safety training lunch where lunch is provided at a minimal cost while safety training is being held. 9. Dinner meals for staff during performance of election-related duties on Election Day. 10. Coffee for employees and guests at city buildings. 11. Light refreshments for employees who separate from employment after 10 years of service. Alcoholic Beverages The city will not purchase or reimburse any employee, councilmember, volunteer, or agent for the purchase of alcoholic beverages. Employee Recognition Program The City Council recognizes the effort and service performed by city employees through a formal Employee Recognition Program. The Council believes the benefits of attracting, retaining and motivating employees through this program supports job satisfaction, which in turn impacts cooperation and productivity. The result is to provide excellent public and customer service to better serve the interests of the community. No provisions of this policy, or its administration, shall be subject to review under the grievance or arbitration provisions of any collective bargaining agreement. The Program will include: 1. Annual Employee Recognition Celebration. Annually, the city will sponsor an Employee Recognition Celebration for city employees according to the Employee Recognition Program Policy. 2. Recognition Plaques. The city supports recognition plaques in recognition of retirement. The employee shall receive a plaque thanking them for their dedicated years of service to the community. Volunteer Recognition Program/Events The City Council recognizes the hard work and service performed by volunteers through a formal Volunteer Recognition Program. This program promotes teamwork and coordination amongst the Council, staff, board/commission members, police reserves, and parks and recreation volunteers. The Program will include: 1. Volunteer Recognition Program for Board/Commission Members. Annually, the city will sponsor a dinner (which may also include minimal entertainment) for invited participants and their guests. This dinner and a token gift for the volunteers will serve as de minimus compensation for the service provided by the volunteers and employees serving in a volunteer capacity or purpose. Employees working directly or indirectly with the volunteer groups being recognized shall be invited along with their guest to the event and have the cost of their meals paid for by the city. 2. Police Reserves/Parks and Recreation Volunteers. Annually, the city will sponsor an event or picnic for invited participants and their guests. Other Events The city supports other events that are planned and paid for by employees. Examples of such events include holiday gatherings and monthly birthday recognition. Financial Management Policies Page 19