(1) There is hereby established a longevity service award program for full-time employees of the State of Mississippi.(2) The State Personnel Board shall coordinate the design, purchase, distribution and presentation of service awards based on years of service with the State of Mississippi for full-time employees in all state agencies, boards and commissions.(3) The longevity service awards shall be made upon attainment of ten (10), twenty (20) and thirty (30) years of full-time service in state government, and shall be the same for all personnel regardless of position or title.(4) The State Personnel Board shall promulgate such reasonable rules and regulations as deemed necessary in carrying out the provisions of this longevity service awards program.(5) Nothing in this section shall be construed as authorizing the giving of gifts or monetary bonuses to employees.Laws, 1990, ch. 339, § 1, eff. 3/12/1990.
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