2000-0295
INTRODUCED BY: TERRY AUTHEMENT, COUNCILMAN, DISTRICT IV
RESOLUTION NO.
Title
A resolution to amend the Parish Council Expense Regulations to revise the General Travel Regulations, Section II.B., Method of Transportation.
Body
WHEREAS, travel regulations have been established providing guidelines for use of funds inside and outside of St. Charles Parish; and,
WHEREAS, the Home Rule Charter provides each member of the St. Charles Parish Council shall receive compensation for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of his duties within limitations established by the Parish Council
THE ST. CHARLES PARISH COUNCIL HEREBY RESOLVES that the Council Expense Regulations, General Travel Regulations, Section II.B., Method of Transportation, shall be amended as follows:
II. TRANSPORTATION
B. Method of Transportation
A common carrier (train, bus or airplane) could be used for out-of-state travel. As otherwise provided herein, air travel will be reimbursed only at coach or economy class rates. The difference between the air coach or economy class rates and first class air rates will be paid by the traveler, if travel was performed at first class rates. If space is not available in less than first class air accommodations in time to carry out the purpose of travel, the traveler will secure a certification from the airline indicating this fact. This certification will be attached to the expense statement. When privately-owned automobiles are used for out-of-state travel, the traveler shall be reimbursed travel cost (transportation, meals, a maximum of one night hotel stay if travel exceeds 500 miles while enroute). Reimbursement shall be on the basis of the most direct route.
.Vote
The foregoing resolution having been submitted to a vote, the vote thereon was as follows:
And the resolution was declared adopted this day of , 2000, to become effective five (5) da...
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