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tuH t�c-i City of Sunny Isles Beach , Personnel Policy and Procedure Policy Name TRAVEL ON CITY BUSINESS Policy Number 401:1 Effective Date 10/1/04 Revision Date(s) 5/18/17 Prepared By, Title Human Resources Director Approved By, Title City Manager PURPOSE: The purpose of this policy is as follows: 1) provide a reasonable, systematic means by which travel for City purposes may be approved and controlled, consistent with efficient and economical operations; and, 2) to standardize travel costs and procedures for City employees and officials regardless of funding source or purpose of trip. POLICY: Attendance by City employees and elected or appointed officials at professional meetings, conferences, seminars, and training courses is encouraged as it benefits them and the City through increased awareness of current technical and administrative developments. Further, it is the policy of the City that City business travel must be approved in advance and should be engaged in, and reimbursed, according to the guidelines below. RESPONSIBILITIES: 1) Employees holding jobs that require travel are expected to travel as a condition of employment. For all other jobs, travel is considered only an incidental function of the position, but may be required. 2) Trips on official business may be authorized only by a department head or the City Manager and must be approved in advance. The City Manager has the authority to reject travel claims that are not in compliance with City ordinance and/or this policy. 3} Under normal circumstances, employees should make all travel arrangements for transportation and lodging using the procedures specified approved by the Finance Deni, Human Resources and the City Manager's Office. In addition, all mileage or usage credits awarded by transportation, credit card, and other travel service CODING: Words ctric cert are deletions,words underlined are additions. 401-1 Travel on City Business Page 1 of 5 66