Adoption of a Resolution amending Council Policy number 4101 regarding travel attendance at conferences and special events or meeting. City of Culver City California City Council Agenda Item Report Meeting Date: 9/19/05 AGENDA ITEM: Consideration of Amendments to City Council Policy on Travel Attendance at Conferences and Special Events or Meetings and Reimbursement for Expenses. Item Number: A 2 Contact Person/Dept.: Nick Kimball Management Analyst Fiscal Impact: Yes Public Hearing: Public Notification: Master Notification List (9/14/05) X No Department Approval: Scott Bixby 9/13/05 City Controller Approval: Marlee Chang 9/13/05 RECOMMENDATION: Phone Number: (310) 253 5682 General Fund: Yes X No Attachments: X Action Item: X CAO Approval: Scott Bixby for Jerry Fulwood 9/13/05 That the City Council approve the amended City Council Policy Statement Number 4101 entitled Travel Attendance at Conferences and Special Events or Meetings and Reimbursement for Expenses amend Resolution 95 R005 and adopt Resolution 2005 R___. BACKGROUND/DISCUSSION: On January 23 1995 City Council approved twenty seven (27) City Council policies with the passage of Resolution 95 R005. This resolution included the Travel Attendance at Conferences and Special Events or Meetings and Reimbursement for Expenses Policy (Travel Policy). Since that time the Travel Policy has remained unchanged. The current policy (Attachment 1) was adopted to establish authorization criteria and procedures for City Officials and employees that may travel outside the City on official business. This policy governs attendance at conferences special events and meetings and payment or reimbursement for authorized expenses incurred. Currently Department Heads review all employee travel request forms and expenses. Employees are required to obtain the lowest available airfare and lodging rate. Meal allowances are specified for breakfast lunch and dinner which can be quantified separately or as a per diem. City of Culver City...
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