REPORT TO SHASTA COUNTY BOARD OF SUPERVISORS

BOARD MEETING DATE:  May  23, 2017
CATEGORY:  BOARD MATTERS-2.

SUBJECT:

PROCLAMATION DECLARING JUNE 5, 2017 THROUGH JUNE 9, 2017 AS SHASTA COUNTY EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION WEEK WITH  JUNE 7, 2017 AS EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION DAY

Supervisorial District No. :  All

DEPARTMENT CONTACT:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services (530)-225-5515

STAFF REPORT APPROVED BY:  Angela Davis, Director of Support Services

RECOMMENDATION

Take the following actions:  (1) Adopt a proclamation which designates June 5, 2017 through June 9, 2017 as 2017 Shasta County Employee Appreciation Week in Shasta County; and (2) receive information regarding the 2017 Shasta County Employee Appreciation Week events.

SUMMARY

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DISCUSSION

Shasta County is fortunate to have exceptional employees who deserve appreciation for their dedication, integrity, and contributions to maintaining the highest quality of County service.  It is recommended that the Board of Supervisors recognize June 5, 2017 through June 9, 2017 as Shasta County’s Employee Appreciation Week.  Adoption of the proclamation will demonstrate that County employees are the most valued resource of the County with their unrelenting efforts to represent the County in a professional, courteous manner while providing services to the public.

To honor County employees, June 7, 2017, is designated as Employee Appreciation Day.  An event is scheduled to be held on June 7, 2017 at the Redding Civic Auditorium which is supported by local vendors, benefit providers, and individuals who have generously agreed to participate by providing donations, such as gift cards and prizes.  Local vendors and benefit providers will have booths that employees may visit to receive information on activities offered in our community, as well as lunch is provided for all those who attend.  All County employees are encouraged to attend the Employee Appreciation Day event.

ALTERNATIVES

The Board may choose not to proclaim June 5, 2017 through June 9, 2017 as the Shasta County Employee Appreciation Week.

OTHER AGENCY INVOLVEMENT

The County Administrative Office and the Director of Support Services have reviewed and support the recommendation.

FINANCING

All gift cards and prizes will be donated by vendors and there will be no gift cards and/or prizes purchased with County funds.  All expenses incurred by Shasta County will be funded from the Risk Management and Personnel Budget, of which, were budgeted accordingly.