SEATTLE WORKS! EXCELLENCE AWARDS PROGRAM

SEA-MC tit. 4, ch. 4.86

in effect

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.86.010 Program purpose.

4.86.010 - Program purpose. The Seattle Works! Excellence Awards Program shall emphasize the City's commitment to outstanding public service, teamwork in finding innovative solutions to problems, and delivering results to citizens. It shall provide for the recognition of individual City employees and employees teams for exceptional performance or achievement. (Ord. 118966 § 3(part), 1998.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.86.020 Administration

4.86.020 - Administration The Seattle Human Resources Director or a designated representative will administer the Seattle Works! Excellence Awards Program, including establishing a nomination process, and convening an interdepartmental awards selection committee. The awards selection committee will establish award categories, accept nominations, and select award recipients based on the relative merit of their achievements. The committee may revise the award categories as needed to reflect the City's values and business objectives. (Ord. 124567, § 83, 2014; Ord. 118966, § 3(part), 1998.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.86.030 Eligibility.

4.86.030 - Eligibility. Only regularly appointed classified service or exempt employees may participate in the program. To be eligible for a monetary award, an employee or employee group must be responsible for performance that: A. Is above and beyond normal expectations; or B. Represents the resolution of an extraordinary problem, the achievement of a significant and difficult goal, or the implementation of an idea for a process or system that enhances the City's performance; or C. Improves the cost-effectiveness or efficiency of service delivery, brings positive recognition to the City, or adds value to a public service commensurate with the expense involved. (Ord. 118966 § 3(part), 1998.)

Seattle Mun. Code § 4.86.040 Awards.

4.86.040 - Awards. Each individual or group award recipient will receive a cash award or time off with pay. Effective May 1, 1998, the maximum individual monetary award shall be Five Hundred Dollars ($500), to a maximum of Two Thousand Dollars ($2,000) per employee group, or two (2) days off with pay. Thereafter, the amount of the monetary award may be adjusted to reflect inflationary factors and shall be provided for in the biennial budget ordinance. In addition to a cash award or time off with pay, recipients will receive certificates of appreciation and other nonmonetary mementos and honors as appropriate. (Ord. 118966 § 3(part), 1998.)

Source: City of Seattle, Seattle Municipal Code and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/wa/seattle/codes/municipal_code?nodeId=TIT4PE_CH4.86SEWOEXAWPRFetched: 11/1/2026