ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
8.	REQUEST APPROVAL OF FUNDS TO REIMBURSE GENERAL MANAGER FINALISTS FOR INTERVIEW TRAVEL EXPENSES
Meeting Date:			July 18, 2011	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			Darby Fuerst,	Program/	Services and Supplies
			General Manager	Line Item:	Travel
Prepared By:			Cynthia Schmidlin	Cost Estimate:	$3,251.30
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on July 11, 2011 and recommended approval.
CEQA Compliance: N/A

SUMMARY: The consulting firm of Avery Associates has been engaged in the process of conducting a search for the District’s next General Manager since February of 2011. On June 16, 2011, the Board interviewed four finalists for the General Manager position. Two of the candidates were from the East Coast of the United States. Both had to make airline reservations upon short notice, in order to appear when requested. These individuals have submitted requests for reimbursement of airfare, lodging, and meals, with documentation of charges, to Avery Associates. Bill Avery, has advised District staff that it is customary for public agencies recruiting executive positions to reimburse finalists for travel expenses.

The reimbursement requests total $3,791.81. District staff has determined that it is reasonable to limit this reimbursement to airfare, car rental, lodging for the night prior to the interview, parking at the hotel, and two meals. Using this determination, $540.47 of the charges for one individual would be denied. The total remaining reimbursement amount would be $3,251.30.

RECOMMENDATION: That the Board approve the modified travel expense reimbursement.

IMPACT ON STAFF/RESOURCES: The cost of the modified reimbursement would be $3,251.30.

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