(A) Lodging expenses will be allowed in an amount equal to the conference rate for lodging, or if no conference rate is applicable, then at a rate not to exceed a double occupancy rate at the conference facility or nearest accommodations. No lodging allowances will be paid by the county for attendance at meetings, training sessions or conferences that last only one day or less and that are held 50 miles or less from the county courthouse.
(B) Most hotels will recognize and accept the sales tax exemption certificate in order that the county, as a governmental unit, does not pay sales tax. Upon an attendee’s making hotel reservations, the attendee shall inquire as to the hotel’s policy on accepting tax exempt certificates in an effort to save the county the expense of paying sales tax.
(C) The attendee shall submit a receipt to the Auditor’s office from the hotel or other meeting place where the accommodations were provided.
(Ord. O-C-06-12/O-CC-06-2, passed 12-20-2006)