(a) It shall be part of the function of state agencies to conduct employee recognition programs for Merit System employees and employees in positions that are assigned comparable Merit System classes or pay grades. All such employee recognition programs shall be approved by the Secretary of the Department of Human Resources prior to implementation.
(b) The first full week in May shall be designated Public Service Recognition Week. Employee recognition programs shall not, however, be confined to this week.
67 Del. Laws, c. 444, § 1; 75 Del. Laws, c. 88, § 20(6); 81 Del. Laws, c. 66, § 52.