Approved by Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council on 6 September 2023

INTRODUCTION

This policy is to recognize Councillors who have shown dedication through their long service to Shavington-cum-Gresty Parish Council.

This is proposed to recognise the significant contribution of those Councillors during their period of office.

LONG SERVICE AWARD – CRITERIA

• The Parish Council shall present a long service award to each Councillor who has completed ten (10) years of service and every five (5) year increment thereafter.

• The criterion for recognition listed does require continuous years of service.

LONG SERVICE AWARD – AWARD

The Long Service Award will consist of a plaque or engraved gift of equivalent value.

A Councillor may choose to decline the receipt of a long service award.

Presentation of the long service award and recognition of long service shall occur at the first Council meeting in May or at an alternative time as determined by Council. The Long Service Award will be presented by the Chair of the Parish Council and the Clerk.