Bill: Draft Oakridge Awards Act

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A
BILL
To

Introduce Town Awards to honour those who serve our town​

The citizens of Oakridge, through their elected Representatives in the Town-Council and the force of law ordained to that Town-Council by the people through the constitution of Oakridge, do hereby enact the following provisions into the by-laws:

1 - Short Title and Enactment
(1) This Act may be cited as the 'Oakridge Awards Act.'
(2) This Act shall be enacted immediately upon its signage.
(3) This Act has been authored by: Councillor asdertplays
(4) This Act takes inspiration from the Honours and Awards Act, originally authored by xEndeavour
(5) This Act has been co-sponsored by:

2 - Reasons

(1) The town currently has no process for formally recognizing those who perform great services to the town
(2) This is really quite a shame, as many people perform great services for the town

3 - Definitions

"The Town", or any phrase in reference to a town, refers to the Town of Oakridge
"The Mayor" refers to the Mayor of Oakridge
"The Council" refers to the Oakridge Town Council, and Councillor
"Mayoral term" refers to a standard 4 month term between regular mayoral elections.

4 - Awards

(1) Order of Oakridge
(a) This award is to serve as the highest honour the Town of Oakridge offers.
(b) This award shall be given out upon nomination by the Mayor and following a majority vote from the Council.
(c) This award shall be granted to any citizen of Redmont who performs a great service, or exceptional achievement for the Town of Oakridge.

(2) Arsky Memorial Medal
(a) This award shall be given upon nomination by the Head of Cultural Development and following a majority vote from the Council.
(b) This award shall be given out to any citizen of significant historical relevance, or any citizen who performs an exceptional service in the preservation of the history of the town

(3) The Oakridge Friendship Bracelet
(a) This award shall be given out upon nomination by the Mayor, following a majority vote from the Council.
(b) This award shall be granted to any citizen of Redmont who performs a significant act of friendship or cooperation with the town, or who protects the rights and freedoms of its residents
(c) The award shall not be given to an individual for their services as a servant of the town, rather only for actions taken under an external authority

(3) Golden Branch of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Mayor
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the Town
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

(4) Golden Treehouse of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Oakridge Head of Residence
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the service of the Office of Residence
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

(5) Golden Hammer of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Oakridge Head of Urban Development
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the service of the Office of Urban Development
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

(3) Golden Coin of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Oakridge Head of Commerce
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the service of the Office of Commerce
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

(3) Golden Capybara of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Oakridge Head of Community Affairs
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the service of the Office of Community Affairs
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

(3) Golden Book of Oakridge
(a) This award shall be given at the discretion of the Oakridge Head of Cultural Development
(b) This award shall be granted in recognition of those who perform exceptional service or achievement in the service of the Office of Cultural Development
(c) This award shall be awarded no more than twice per mayoral term

5 - Rewards

(1) The awards granted through this act grant $0 and no physical item upon being awarded, unless otherwise specified in this Act
(2) The awards granted through this act give no special titles or privileges, unless otherwise specified in this act
(a) Recipients of the Arsky Memorial Medal may apply to receive a statue in the town, based on the merits they were granted the award under. The creation of the statue and its location are subject to the discretion of the Head of Cultural Development