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Article 19Awards ProgramSection 1. PurposeThe parties agree that substantial benefits will occur through energetic sponsorship and maintenance <strong>of</strong>award programs. The parties agree that consideration will be given in award programs for contributionsmade in safety, civil rights, productivity, efficiency, community service, EEO, as well as, otherappropriate aspects <strong>of</strong> Federal Service. The program shall be administered in accordance withappropriate law, rule and regulation including P.L. 95-561, P.L. 101-335 and Department <strong>of</strong> the InteriorAwards and Recognition Program directives and guidelines. Management will grant awards in a fair,equitable, consistent and objective manner.A. Establish National Committee which will include at least one Union appointed representative.This committee will serve in an advisory capacity to the Assistant Secretary – <strong>Indian</strong> AffairsDeputy Assistant Secretary-Management (AS-IA DASM) and the Office <strong>of</strong> the Special Trusteefor American <strong>Indian</strong>s, Special Trustee for American <strong>Indian</strong>s.B. Awards, composition <strong>of</strong> awards committees, listings <strong>of</strong> recipients, dollar values and basis <strong>of</strong>awards for <strong>bargaining</strong> unit members will be provided to the Union’s headquarters. The reportwill be due January following the end <strong>of</strong> each performance cycle, and quarterly thereafter.C. When monetary awards are not feasible, non-monetary awards such as time-<strong>of</strong>f awards should beconsidered.Section 2. Publicity <strong>of</strong> Criteria and ResultsAt least annually, the National Awards Committee will:A. Orient all employees on the award program procedures and nomination process.B. Publicize the awards and recognition given to employees or groups in an appropriate manner.Section 3. GeneralAs a means to reward an employee whose performance exceeds expectations and as an incentive for alleligible employees who meet established criteria, Management agrees to encourage the use <strong>of</strong> qualitystep increases, cash awards and non-monetary awards. Supervisors will be expected to monitoremployees’ performance with this objective in mind. Approved awards will be processed in a timelymanner.70

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