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. . Matters recommended for study, review or survey (Ideas already under consideration by the City). . Matters that are the result of assigned or contracted audits, studies, survey reviews or research. . Matters that are opinions, rather than specific recommendations and suggestions which only identify a problem but offer no corrective proposal. . Duplicate suggestions-A suggestion that is not original to the employee who submitted the idea. . Suggestions that are within the scope of the normal job responsibility of an employee. . Suggestions which are deemed by the ERe to be frivolous, impractical, retaliatory or inconsequential in character. The determination of the Employee Recognition Committee can not be grieved. 4. Joint Suggestions. Suggestions may be submitted by a group of employees. Should anyone member of the group be ineligible for the award, he or she will not share in such award. A joint suggestion submitted by two or more employees must bear the names of all individuals concerned on the suggestion form. . In evaluating money, safety, or time saving ideas, the ERC will adhere to the following process: . Feedback will be solicited from the employee's Department Director to learn more about the magnitude of the improvement or cost savings to the City. . Based on feedback from the Department Director and a review of all information, the ERC may make a recommendation to the City Administrator to bring forth the recommendation to the City Council for its formal approval. . The City Administrator will notifY the employee's Department Director of the City Council's approval or denial. . If approval is received, the employee will receive a $100.00 gift certificate from a vendor of the employee's choice. . The employee's Department Director shall present the award to the employee. All money and time saving ideas approved for an award shall become the property of the City of Arden Hills. .