(A) Definition. As used in this section, the phrase ACTUAL EXPENSES INCURRED IN THE CONDUCT OF OFFICIAL DUTY shall mean those expenses which originate from and are directly connected with a County Council activity, while representing the county at a public or private function or while obtaining information necessary for policymaking decisions.
(B) Reimbursement. Members of Greenville County Council may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred in the conduct of their official duties pursuant to the expense reimbursement policies authorized by this section.
(C) Promulgation of expense reimbursement policies and procedure for adoption. County Council is authorized to promulgate expense reimbursement policies for Council members in order to insure the legal use of funds and accountability therefor. Policies shall originate with or be presented by any member of Council to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee shall have the authority to make any amendments or modifications to proposed policies which it deems appropriate. The Finance Committee shall then submit the expense reimbursement policies to full Council for its consideration with a recommendation for approval, denial, or “no recommendation.” County Council shall take whatever action it deems appropriate. The expense reimbursement policies adopted by County Council shall be on file in the office of the Clerk to Council and shall be available to the public for inspection. Any subsequent amendments to the expense reimbursement policies shall be approved pursuant to the procedure set forth above.
(1976 Code, § 2-32) (Ord. 1644, passed 3-3-1987; Ord. 2987, passed 6-3-1997)
Statutory reference:
Reimbursement of Council members for expenses, see S.C. Code § 4-9-100