Title
Discuss and review the proposed updated City Council Travel Policy.
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REQUESTOR:
Administrative Services Department/City Secretary Office
BACKGROUND:
The current City Council Travel Policy was adopted in 2009. Since its adoption, there have been no amendments to the policy. The draft updated Travel Policy provides greater detail regarding travel expenses and approved reimbursements and closely aligns with the City’s personnel travel policy. The draft policy outlines items below that were not previously covered in the 2009 policy, such as:
- Ride sharing, rental vehicles
- Per diem meals and travel days
- Conference activities
- Further clarification on local meetings
- Non-reimbursable items
- In-state travel
The proposed Travel Policy will also require prior travel approval by the City Council Travel Review Committee, including local conferences with expenses over $300. Local meetings will not require prior approval from the City Council Travel Review Committee.
ATTACHMENT(S):
1. Current Travel Policy
2. Draft Travel Policy
3. Presentation