(A) The Common Council is authorized to appropriate from the various funds of the city sums devoted to improve the operations of the various departments of the city and to promote the betterment of the municipality.
(B) The appropriations may include, but are not necessarily limited to, the following:
(1) Expenses incurred in the promotion of economic or industrial development for the municipality including meeting room rental, decorations, preparation of displays or promotional materials, rental of booth space, meals, and travel.
(2) Commemorative plaques, certificates, or objects such as commemorative keys.
(3) Other purposes which are deemed by the Mayor or the Common Council to directly relate to the promotion or betterment of the city.
(4) Membership dues for the city and the elected and appointed officials and members of the municipality's boards, council, departments, or agencies in local, regional, state, and national associations of a civic, educational, or governmental nature, which have as their purpose the betterment and improvement of municipal operations.
(5) Tuitional fees for training sessions, seminars, or other educational programs which have as their purpose the betterment and improvement of municipal operations and necessary travel expenses.
(6) Direct expenses for travel, meals, and lodging in conjunction with municipal business or meetings of organizations to which the municipality belongs.
(Ord. 5275, passed 5-9-83)