(A) For the purpose of this section, the following definitions apply unless the context clearly indicates or requires a different meaning.
ENTERTAINMENT. This includes, but is not limited to, shows, amusements, theaters, circuses, sporting events or any other place of public or private entertainment or amusement, unless ancillary to the purpose of the program or event.
PUBLIC BUSINESS. Expenses incurred in the performance of a public purpose which is required or useful for the benefit of the city to carry out the responsibilities of city business.
TRAVEL. Any expenditure directly incident to official travel by employees and officers of the city or by wards or charges of the city involving reimbursement to travelers or direct payment to private agencies providing transportation or related services.
(B) The offices of the Mayor, City Clerk and Alderman shall be entitled to reimbursement in the amount of $25 for attendance at each City Council meeting or special meeting called by Mayor attended by them (attendance evidenced by answering to roll call) to defray the reasonable expense incurred by them for such attendance, for those officers in office on 5-1-1998 and thereafter.
(Prior Code, § 1-2-31) (Ord. 17-618, passed 2-9-2017)
Statutory reference:
Related provisions, see 65 ILCS 5/3.1-50-15