163.06 TRAVEL EXPENSES; MILEAGE ALLOWANCE.
   In addition to regular salaries and compensation, travel expenses for official purposes shall be paid to officers and employees only when such trips and expenses are lawfully authorized by the City Manager or Council. Prior authorization shall be received in writing by the City Manager before any expenses are incurred.
   Any officer or employee authorized to make a trip on official City business shall keep a complete and accurate record of the expenses so incurred. An itemized statement of expenses incurred together with receipts and/or receipted bills shall be submitted to the City Manager or Council for approval. Upon approval, the statement shall be submitted to the Director of Finance for payment.
   Except where otherwise provided for, City personnel shall be allowed milage reimbursement for the use of personal vehicles when used for travel on official business in an amount approved and authorized by the IRS, and as that amount may change from time to time. (Ord. 2023-23. Passed 8-22-23.)