A. 
The Mayor and Council may establish, by resolution, an awards program and provide for an advisory committee to assist in the administration of the program.
B. 
The program shall be designed to promote efficiency and economy in governmental functions and to encourage and reward unusual and meritorious suggestions and accomplishments:
(1) 
The program may include awards for suggestions, heroism, service and other exceptional accomplishments.
(2) 
Departmental committees may be established to assist in the administration of this program.
A. 
The awards shall be granted within the appropriations made by the Mayor and Council, based on the criteria established by the Mayor and Council and the advisory committee or committees.
B. 
Awards may include cash, citations, certificates, medals or other appropriate insignia.