§ 16.104. Categories and descriptions of awards.  


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  • The Committee on Rules may recommend and the Council may approve the granting of awards for acts and services in accordance with the following categories and descriptions:

    (a)

    The City Council Service Medal of Honor shall be presented only to police officers or firefighters for outstanding courage and valor involving the risking of life and limb in an effort to serve with total disregard for personal safety. It shall consist of a blue ribbon and a gold-colored medal.

    (b)

    The City Council Citizens Medal of Honor shall be presented only to a resident of the city or an employee of the city or its independent agencies (excluding police officers and firefighters) for outstanding courage and valor evidenced by a specific action involving the risking of life and limb in an effort to serve with total disregard for personal safety. It shall consist of a red ribbon and a gold-colored medal.

    (c)

    The Injury in the Line of Duty Medal shall be presented only to an employee of the city or its independent agencies (including police officers and firefighters) receiving injuries during the course of performance of his duties that require hospitalization and from a cause or causes not attributable in whole or in part to the employee's negligence. It shall consist of a white ribbon and a purple heart-shaped medallion.

    (Ord. 77-428-172, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1)

    Note— Former § 134.104.