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CITY OF MARYSVILLE
Marysville,Washington
RESOLUTION NO./qClj
A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF MARYSVILLE
ESTABLISHING A POLICY FOR RECOGNITION OF
VOLUNTEERS AND APPROVAL OF EXPENSES
INCURRED BY VOLUNTEERS AND OTHER
NON-CITY EMPLOYEES.
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WHEREAS,volunteer morale is extremely beneficial in reaching the city's
goal of providing the most proficient and effective public services possible;and,
WHEREAS,recognition of volunteer performance promotes overall high
morale of citizens who volunteer and provides a vehicle to reward outstanding
service; and
WHEREAS,the establishment of a volunteer recognition program is
beneficial to the City of Marysville and in the best interest of its citizens; and
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE
CITY OF MARYSVILLE,WASHINGTON AS FOLLOWS:
1. It shall be the policy of the City of Marysville to allow recognition and
expression of its appreciation,in a manner appropriate for a governmental
agency,to those who volunteer their time or services by serving on
boards/commissions/committees,carrying out assignments,or otherwise
assisting in the performance of City functions.
2. The cost and expenses of providing such recognition and appreciation for
volunteers shall be budgeted.
3.Requests for recognition must be submitted to the City Administrator or his/her
designee for approval prior to expenditure. In approving such expenditures
there must be a finding that the City has received a benefit due to the time,
services or efforts of a volunteer that is equal to or greater than the
expenditure requested.
4.Examples of allowable expenses are as follows:
• Cost of meals/refreshments at appropriate ceremonies such as annual
volunteer appreciation dinner,board/commission/committee meetings, etc.
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• Cost of symbols of recognition such as certificates, medals, plaque, pin or
tie clip,jacket or cap,bouquet of flowers or an ornamental plant, or other
object or experience demonstrating gratitude that convey the City's
appreciation.
• Costs of meals of interviewers involved in assessment centers or daylong
interviews.
• Cost of transportation and lodging for out-of-town interviewers or
assessors.
• Cost of board/commission/committee members at official city-business
related training and meetings, i.e.,conferences,workshop, etc.
• Cost of meals provided durinq emergency situation,i.e., major police
incident,water main break, natural disaster,etc.
• Cost of working lunches at city facilities such as with citizen committees,
county/state/tribal officials and the like.
PASSED by the City Council and APPROVED by the Mayor this 5th day of
June, 2000.
CITY OF MARYSVILLE
MAYOR
ATTEST:
APPROVED AS TO FORM:
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CITY ATTORNEY