Leave with pay and travel pay may be authorized by the department head to allow employees to attend training, workshops, and meetings of boards and commissions when the employee's attendance is on the behalf of the city and in the best interest of the city. Employees shall also receive payment for per diem, mileage, and all necessary and preapproved out-of-pocket expenses. If the employee is paid by the board or commission for his attendance in excess of per diem, the city shall pay the employee his regular salary less the amount received by the employee from the board or commission or the employee may turn over the compensation from the board or commission to the city. Administrative leave with pay may also be granted by a department head with the approval of the city manager pending disciplinary action. (Ord. 435 § 10.8, 2001)