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N.J.A.C. 4A:6-6.9 Departmental awards programs: State service

N.J.A.C. 4A:6-6.9, Departmental awards programs: State service. All State departments and agencies are encouraged to establish and maintain programs for recognition of their own employees for, but not limited to: 1. Atte

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Current through New Jersey Register, Vol. 58 No. 14, July 20, 2026. Reviewed as of July 26, 2026.

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In plain language

Departments and agencies are encouraged rather than required to recognise their own employees, and the rule names attendance, safety, productivity, customer service, and employee of the year or month schemes without closing the list. The New Jersey Employee Awards Committee still holds the gate. A proposal goes to it describing in detail the categories of awards, the eligibility standards, the procedures, and the types and amounts of awards to be given, and the Committee may approve, disapprove or modify what it receives. Approval is generally for a specific duration, after which the department or agency has to come back for approval to continue.

Written by the NJ Civil Service Navigator editorial team from the text of N.J.A.C. 4A:6-6.9. It is a description of the rule, not the rule itself, and not legal advice.

(a) All State departments and agencies are encouraged to establish and maintain programs for recognition of their own employees for, but not limited to: #

1. Attendance; #

2. Safety; #

3. Productivity; #

4. Customer service; and #

5. Employee of the year, employee of the month, or similar programs. #

(b) Proposals for departmental programs shall be submitted to the Committee, which may approve, disapprove or modify the proposals. Proposals shall describe in detail the categories of awards, eligibility standards, procedures and types and amounts of awards to be given selected employees. Approval shall generally be for a specific duration, after which time the department or agency may seek approval for continuing the programs. #

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