In order to establish a public employee benefit program to encourage outstanding performance in the workplace, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is hereby directed to establish an on-the-job employee performance recognition program which encourages outstanding job performance and productivity. In order to promote excellence in job performance and provide recognition for work units with exceptional performance, the Commission is authorized to expend from monies available to it so much thereof as may be necessary for the purchase of recognition awards for presentation to the members of work units or individual employees with exceptional job performance records or for other significant contributions to the operation of the Commission. Recognition awards shall consist of distinctive wearing apparel, service pins, plaques, U.S. Savings Bonds, or other distinguished awards, the value of which shall not exceed One Hundred Dollars ($100.00) per employee, which recognize the achievement of the work unit or individual employee.

Laws 2002, SB 1404, c. 452, § 25, eff. November 1, 2002.