Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 52, December 27, 2024
Section 147-1-2 - Purpose and Objectives of the West Virginia Public Employee Suggestion Program2.1. Purpose. -- The primary goal of W. Va. Code § 5A-1A-et. seq. is to establish the Employee Suggestion Award Program for employees of state government. Under this program, the Board will make cash or honorary awards to state employees whose adopted suggestions result in substantial savings or improvement in state government operations.2.2. The specific objectives of the program are to: 2.2.1. Stimulate creative and innovative thinking by state government employees;2.2.2. Develop a climate in state government which motivates employees to submit their ideas and suggestions for improvements;2.2.3. Provide an impartial review and evaluation of employee suggestions by persons qualified to judge their merits; and2.2.4. Ensure that meritorious suggestions are appropriately rewarded and that appropriate recognition is given to the employee.