Agenda item

To adopt a Long Service Award Policy as recommended by the Personnel Sub Committee at their meeting of 10 September 2025.

The Committee received and considered a policy for the recognition of long service of employees.

The policy had been recommended for approval by the Personnel Sub-Committee at its meeting on 10 September to ensure fair and consistent recognition to staff members.

Members welcomed the policy and agreed that, under point 5, long service awards should be presented at the most appropriate and timely Council meeting. However, it was also agreed that all recognitions within the year should be celebrated at the Council’s annual Civic Reception.

Resolved:

That, the Long Service Awards Policy, subject to the above amendment, be approved and reviewed every three years, or sooner if legislative or operational needs required it.