EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM.

In order to establish a public employee benefit program to encourage outstanding performance in the workplace, the Oklahoma Employment Security Commission is hereby directed to establish an on-the-job employee performance recognition program which encourages outstanding job performance and productivity. The Commission is authorized to expend from monies available to it so much thereof as may be necessary for the purchase of recognition awards for presentation to the members of work units or individual employees with exceptional job performance records or for other significant contributions to the operation of the Commission. Recognition awards shall consist of any type of award authorized by the provisions of Section 4121 of Title 74 of the Oklahoma Statutes.