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I. Membership and Dues <br /> The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that ERMU will fund memberships <br /> and dues for ERMU Commission Members and employees in professional organizations <br /> and social and community organizations when the primary purpose is to promote, <br /> advertise, improve or develop the ERMU's resources and advantages and not personal <br /> interest or gain. Said memberships shall be approved by the General Manager. <br /> J. Membership in the Local Chamber of Commerce & Rotary <br /> The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for <br /> ERMU to maintain membership in the Elk River Chamber of Commerce and Rotary as a <br /> means of promoting, advertising, improving, and developing the economic resources and <br /> advantages of ERMU. <br /> K. Donations to Organizations <br /> The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for <br /> ERMU to purchase decorations, and candy for distribution at local parades and similar <br /> community events. <br /> L. Clothing and Other Sundry Items <br /> ERMU employees may receive T-shirts, and other sundry items of nominal value when <br /> these items are made available to the general public, or if these items are determined by <br /> the General Manager to be important to the successful involvement of employees in <br /> special ERMU sponsored or supported events (i.e. National Night Out, etc.). <br /> M. Marketing Items <br /> The ERMU Board of Commissioners has determined that it serves a public purpose for <br /> ERMU to distribute items of a nominal nature for the purpose of educating or promoting <br /> ERMU provided programs such as water and energy conservation, and electrical safety. <br /> N. Sympathy Gifts <br /> The cost of flowers or other similar items as a sign of sympathy shall not be paid for <br /> with ERMU funds. <br /> O. Gifts for Employees, Consultants and Others <br /> ERMU shall not pay for gifts to employees, consultants, or similar persons working with <br /> or for the ERMU. <br /> P. Recognition Plaques for Commissioners <br /> ERMU supports recognition plaques in recognition of years of service. ERMU <br /> Commissioners shall receive a plaque thanking them for their dedicated years of service <br /> upon completion of their service on the Board. <br /> 4.0 Conclusion <br /> The ERMU Board of Commissioners reserves the right to not fund any item of expenditure <br /> described in this Policy. No provision of this Policy, or its administration, shall be <br /> 5 <br /> 228 <br />