Resolution No. 01-60 CITY OF TIGARD,OREGON
RESOLUTION NO.01--42-0
A RESOLUTION SETTING POLICY ON PER DIEM ALLOWANCES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL
AND EXECUTIVE STAFF WHEN ATTENDING NATIONAL CONFERENCES
WHEREAS, the purpose of this resolution is to identify and provide guidelines with regard to expenditures
incurred by the City Council and Executive Staff members while attending national conferences;and
WHEREAS,the policy stated herein is intended to provide a reasonable method for payment of necessary
expenses incurred by City Council and Executive Staff members while attending national conferences.
NOW,THEREFORE,BE IT RESOLVED by the Tigard City Council that:
SECTION 1: Option 1 -A per diem amount will be allowed for City Council and Executive Staff
members attending national conferences in the amount of$40 per day,including travel
days. Said amount is to pay for authorized business expenses relating to travel expenses
incurred other than those expenses relating to transportation and lodging.No receipts are
required for per diem payment.
SECTION 2: Option 2-If a per diem amount is not requested by a City Council or Executive Staff
Member who instead chooses to keep a record and supply receipts of expenditures, a
limit of$40 per day for such expenses shall be imposed while attending a national
conference.Any advanced funds that were not expended or supported by receipts shall
be returned to the City. If a receipt is not readily available for incidental expenses that
are less$10,(including bellman,tips for services and the like)then documentation can
be provided by the City Council or Executive Staff member and allowed as an expense
to be paid by the City.
SECTION 3: This resolution is effective immediately upon passage.
PASSED: This "G day of 0&'d12FA/ 2001.
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ATTEST:
City Recorder-City of Tigard
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