There may be times that extraordinary circumstances arise requiring the unforeseen expenditure on various travel related expenses. The Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer may approve reimbursable expenses in “extraordinary circumstances”, as contemplated under the State Officials and Employees Ethics Act, being 5 ILCS 430/10-15(8). All approvals of extraordinary circumstances shall be reported to the Board. All approvals of extraordinary circumstances involving the travel of the Executive Director/Chief Executive Officer shall be approved by the Board Chairperson, or his or her designee, with a copy of such expense reported to the Board and the Chief Audit Officer.
(Ord. MET 17-02, passed 2-15-2017)