ITEM:		CONSENT CALENDAR
8.	CONSIDER EXPENDITURE FOR TRAVEL TO WASHINGTON DC
Meeting Date:			September 18, 2017	Budgeted:	Yes
From:			David J. Stoldt,	Program/
			General Manager	Line Item No.:
Prepared By:			David J. Stoldt	Cost Estimate:	$2,000
General Counsel Review: N/A
Committee Recommendation: The Administrative Committee reviewed this item on September 11, 2017 and recommended approval by a 2 – 1 vote.
CEQA Compliance: Action does not constitute a project as defined by CEQA Guidelines Section 15378.

SUMMARY: The District’s Board Expense Reimbursement Policy specifies that when traveling on District business, Directors expenses will be reimbursed at the approved conference rate (if offered) or at the IRS reimbursable rates. The policy states further that any expenses that do not fall within the IRS reimbursable rates must be approved by the Board of Directors at a public meeting prior to the expense being occurred.

In conjunction with General Manager Dave Stoldt and Monterey One Water’s General Manager Paul Sciuto, Board Chair Brower will be attending meetings in Washington DC on behalf of the Board of Directors and the Legislative Advocacy Committee October 23^rd through October 25^th, 2017. The intent is to advance the federal grant funding opportunities for Pure Water Monterey, Carmel River watershed opportunities, and to meet with key staff of our legislative delegation, as well as relevant committees and departments. Expenses for lodging will likely exceed the IRS reimbursable rates, and meal costs may exceed the per-diem allowance. In keeping with the Board policy, these expenditures must be approved in advance of the scheduled travel.

RECOMMENDATION: The Committee should recommend that the Board approve expenses for Director Brower’s travel, including lodging and meals, that may exceed the IRS reimbursable rates.

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