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Report To: General Government Committee
Date of Meeting: October 6, 2025 Report Number: LGS-026-25
Authored By:
Submitted By:
Reviewed By:
Report Subject:
Yvonne Zach, Organization Development & Learning Specialist
Rob Maciver, Deputy CAO/Solicitor, Legislative Services Mary-
Anne Dempster, CAO
Staff Accomplishments Annual Report
Recommendations:
1.That Report LGS-026-25 be received; and
2.That Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to develop and implement a
program that recognizes employee accomplishments through an annual report
presented to Council in accordance with the parameters identified in Report LGS-
026-25.
Report Overview
This report outlines the proposed annual program to recognize employee accomplishments.
It defines the categories of achievements to be acknowledged and confirms that recognized
employees will be formally acknowledged by Council.
1. Background
1.1 At the General Government Committee meeting of May 5, 2025, the Committee passed
Resolution # GG-106-25 directing Staff to establish an annual report recognizing the
accomplishments of Staff.
2. Report Details
2.1 The annual report will consist of:
a. A compilation of employee accomplishments that have been announced throughout
the year within the organization but not previously shared with Council. These
include:
Departmental quarterly scoreboard “kudos and shoutouts” to recognize
individuals work accomplishments.
Recipients of the CAO’s Annual Awards for Leadership, Core Values, Service
Excellence, and IDEA at the end of each year.
The list of annual long-term service award recipients.
b. A compilation of employee’s personal and professional achievements and/or
contributions to the community completed in the current year. These include:
An “honour roll” celebrating commitment to learning and development through
achievement of certificates, programs, degrees, certifications, designations, etc.
Volunteer community service (significant personal dedication to serve
Clarington’s community organizations).
Election or voluntary commitment to sit on a board that serves a professional
organization to which the individual belongs.
Election or voluntary commitment to sit on a board that serves a community
organization in a personal capacity.
Recognition and/or awards given by external and other organizations,
associations, or levels of government, etc.
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Report LGS-026-25
2.2 The complete report will be submitted to the General Government Committee in the first
quarter of each year to recognize the previous year’s achievements.
2.3 Individuals included in the report will be invited to be recognized at Council.
3. Financial Considerations
Not Applicable.
4. Strategic Plan
4.1 The recommendations in this report support priority L.1: An employer of choice and the
actions therein to promote a culture of corporate excellence through development and
implementation of a People Strategy.
4.2 “Employer of Choice” describes an organization that is highly sought after by job
seekers due to its positive work environment, inclusive culture, values and benefits. The
People Strategy is a plan built on that vision which demonstrates, as an employer, we
value our people and recognize our workforce as the backbone to the Municipality’s
achievements.
5. Climate Change
Not Applicable.
6. Concurrence
Not Applicable.
7. Conclusion
7.1 It is respectfully recommended that Council direct the Chief Administrative Officer to
develop a formal program to recognize employee accomplishments, with a summary of
these achievements presented to Council on an annual basis.
Staff Contact: Yvonne Zach, Organization Development & Learning Specialist,
yzach@clarington.net.
Attachments:
Not Applicable
Interested Parties:
There are no interested parties to be notified of Council's decision.