Yes. There is nothing in the current law, which indicates that the employee must chose between the 25 years of State service and the retirement award.

No. The law states" a certificate, plaque, or other suitable memento, Cash would not be considered a "suitable memento" since the definition of memento is "a reminder; a souvenir."

Yes. As long as the department deems it as "suitable memento". The department can use its own good judgment.

Yes. There is nothing in the current General Services contract, which addresses the fact that an employee cannot purchase the awards at their own expense.

Yes. The new department would provide the 25-year award.

Form STD. 65.

Orders are placed on the contract by submitting a contract/delegation purchase order STD. 65 directly to the contractor. Department of General Services/Office of Procurement has established a statewide contract to provide awards suitable for presentation to State employees.

Normally department/personnel offices are provided a listing report from the State Controller's Office indicating employee's years of service.