PURPOSE:

To establish general guidelines for recognizing citizens who have demonstrated heroism, extraordinary service, and exceptional acts of community caretaking.

POLICY:

It is the practice of the Mayor and Village Trustees to recognize and acknowledge citizens who demonstrate individual, or group achievement (s) and this policy formalizes the process for recommending persons for award consideration.

PROCEDURES:

Criteria & Process

Any person may recommend an individual or group to the Mayor and Village Trustees by:

1. Completing the Citizen Award and Recognition Nomination Form located on the Village Website of villageofcc.com; or

2. Completing the paper copy of the Citizen Award and Recognition Nomination Form and returning it to the Village Clerk

3. Nomination form will contain:

   • Name and address of person to be recognized.

   • A brief account of the extraordinary service, significate event, or commendable act of community caretaking.

   • the Name, address and phone number of person submitting the application.

4. The Village Clerk will forward all completed nomination forms to the Mayor and all Village Trustees.

5. The nomination form will be discussed at the first available committee meeting before adding to the board meeting agenda.

6. If approved, an appropriate date will be chosen to present the Certificate of Appreciation Award.