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PROPOSED TRAVEL POLICIES FOR THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS <br /> <br />Section 1. Policy Statement: <br /> <br /> A. The intent of this policy is to hold the Commissioners accountable for the <br />expenditure of taxpayer money as it relates to travel. <br /> <br /> B. To ensure travel is absolutely essential and has a direct benefit to the County as <br />a whole. <br /> <br />Section 2. Policy Administration: <br /> <br /> A. The Chairman and the County Manager are responsible for the administration of <br />the provisions of this policy. <br /> <br />Section 3. Disclosure: <br /> <br /> A. Prior to any planned out of County travel a full disclosure shall be made to the <br />Board of Commissioners detailing the event or conference. <br /> <br /> B. Upon return from trip, a presentation of a brief report in writing to the Board <br />of Commissioners detailing the event or conference attended and the benefit to the <br />County as a whole. <br /> <br /> C. Disclosure to the Board of Commissioners the full cost of the travel, including <br />direct bill items. <br /> <br />Section 4. Definitions: <br /> <br /> A. Necessary Expense- All reasonable charges, incurred by a Commissioner, caused <br />by travel in the interest of the County as a whole, including transportation, lodging, meals;' <br />registration, and related incidental expenses. It does not include fines, illegal expenses, <br />laundry charges, personal telephone calls, movie rentals, or similar personal expense. <br /> <br /> B. Mileage Allowance - The amount authorized to be paid on a per-mile basis for <br />travel by privately owned vehicle. The mileage allowance shall be twenty-eight cents (.28) <br />per mile. <br /> <br /> C. Meals Allowance - Reimbursement for the cost of meals in connection with <br />County business shall be at the following rates: breakfast $5.00, lunch $6.00, and dinner <br /> <br /> <br />