150.1 Departmental Awards Manual Flashcards
Where does the authority to give awards to state employees come from?
Government Code and the State Administrative Manual
Does the Department extend official recognition to private citizens?
Yes.
What are the two essential elements of the awards process?
Promptness and accuracy.
What is the purpose of the CHP Award Board?
Review all state-level and annual award nominations, except the Governor’s Employee Safety and the Disabled Awareness Awards.
What does the CHP Award Board consist of?
Six members: One chief, One captain, One sergeant, Two officers, One nonuniformed
Who is the CHP Award Board Chairman?
Chief, Personnel and Training Division.
What are the different award classifications?
State and Department level, Division and Area / Section level, Safety, Annual
What are the state-level awards available to all state employees?
Special act, Special service, Superior accomplishment, Sustained superior accomplishment
A state-level award nomination package should contain a summary not exceeding how many words?
5
How many departmental-level awards are there available to CHP employees?
12
Which departmental awards are available to employees of allied agencies?
1851 and Certificate of Appreciation (not available to CHP employees).
Which departmental awards are available to citizens?
Certificate of Community Service and Certificate of Appreciation.
How should state and departmental awards arising from the same event be submitted?
Together.
What is the purpose of the Commissioner’s Unit Citation?
To recognize any departmental unit that enhances the Department’s efficiency and / or image.
The text for the plaque of the Commissioner’s Unit Citation should not normally exceed how many words?
3
How many years of service must an employee have upon retirement to be eligible for the Retirement Award?
25 years.
Employees with 25 years of service are eligible for the 25-Year Award. Can they also be eligible for the Retirement Award?
Yes.
As far as awards for service time is concerned, is military leave considered a break in service?
No, except that if the employee did not return to state service within 6 months of discharge.
Does the 25 Year Award have an uniform accouterment?
Yes.
How many physical tasks are involved in the Annual Fitness Challenge?
5
Which departmental employees are encouraged to participate in the Annual Fitness Challenge?
All uniformed employees.
Can the Annual Fitness Challenge pin be worn on the uniform?
Yes.