Definitions
San Diego Municipal Code § 22.1009
in effect§22.1009 Definitions
Whenever in this ordinance the following terms are used, they shall have the meaning respectively ascribed to them in this section unless otherwise apparent in the context.
(a) “Committee” means the Suggestion Awards Committee.
(b) “Council” means the Council of The City of San Diego.
(c) “Net Increase in Revenue” means the estimated first year net increase in revenue production from a specific source resulting from the adoption and placing into effect of a suggestion, determined as provided herein and approved by the Council. In estimating the net increase in revenue, the cost of placing the suggestion in effect shall be amortized over a reasonable period of time.
(d) “Net Saving” means the estimated first year net cost reduction resulting from the adoption and placing into effect of a suggestion, determined as provided herein and approved by the Council. In computing net cost reduction, the cost of placing the suggestion in effect shall be amortized over a reasonable period of time.
(e) “Suggestion” means a written proposal by an employee of the City that clearly suggests to the administration of the City a device or method to do any job, system, or procedure better, quicker, easier, safer and/or at less cost; to handle additional workload with the same staff and/or equipment, or to produce a more efficient operation with better control.
(f) “Coordinator” means Suggestion Awards Coordinator.
(“Definitions” added 11–27–1962 by O–8758 N.S.)
Source: City of San Diego Office of the City Clerk, San Diego Municipal Code and City Charter (docs.sandiego.gov PDFs)URL: https://docs.sandiego.gov/municode/MuniCodeChapter02/Ch02Art02Division10.pdf#page=3Fetched: 10/28/2026