(a) The elected officials in each branch of government are hereby authorized to travel on official city business. The presiding official (Council President, Mayor and Judge) in each branch of government has the authority to approve travel on official city business for the members and/or employees of their respective branch of government.
(b) Upon authorizing such travel, the presiding official shall issue a preliminary expense report, which sets forth the person authorized to travel and the destination, purpose, date and estimated expense of such travel. The presiding official or the person so authorized to travel shall, within 72 hours after his or her return, file with the Director of Finance his or her certificate as to the actual expenses of such travel, itemized to such extent and provide such receipts as required by § 127.01 to the Director of Finance. Such certificate shall be reconciled and approved by the Director of Finance and, upon such approval, the Director of Finance shall reimburse the authorized person for the actual expenses of such travel within 30 days of receiving the authorized person’s expense report.
(Ord. 37-08, passed 6-17-2008)