AWARDS PROGRAM. 1. The Parties agree that the employee suggestion, incentive, and performance award programs are beneficial to both Management and the employee. The awards program will be administered in accordance with Title 5 Code of Federal Regulations, Parts 451, 430, and 531 (5 CFR Parts 451, 430 and 531) and DR ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇, USDA Awards and Recognition Program. 2. The Parties agree that safety, civil rights, productivity, efficiency, and public service may receive emphasis in the awards program. 3. An award is something bestowed or an action taken to recognize and reward individual or team achievement that contributed to meeting organizational goals or improving the efficiency, effectiveness, and economy of the Agency operations. Awards may have the effect of motivating employees to increase their productivity and creativity for the benefit of the Agency mission and the public we serve. To meet this goal, awards should be given as soon as possible after the achievement. Award programs will be equitable in opportunity and a fairness in the distribution of awards. 4. Performance Bonuses: Recognition may be given at Management election for performance rated above fully successful. Types of awards may include lump-sum performance bonuses and Quality Step increases. See DR ▇▇▇▇-▇▇▇-▇, USDA Awards and Recognition Program.
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