(A) There is hereby established the City of Woodburn Promotional Fund.
(B) Budgeting funds. The Woodburn Common Council is authorized to budget and appropriate funds from the General Fund or from other funds as established in the annual budget.
(C) Authorizing expenditures. Upon approval by the Common Council, the Mayor is hereby authorized to approve and make expenditures from the Promotional Fund for the promotion of economic development and tourism for the City of Woodburn or for reimbursing city officials for expenses incurred in promoting the city’s best interest. Such expenses may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
(1) Membership dues 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;
(2) Reimbursement of expenses for travel, meals and/or lodging in conjunction with municipal business or meetings or organizations to which the city belongs;
(3) Reimbursement of expenses incurred in the promotion of economic or industrial development for the city, including meeting room rental, decorations, meals and travel;
(4) Reimbursement of expenses incurred in developing relations with other units of government;
(5) Commemorative plaques, certificates or objects such as commemorative keys, memorabilia and awards relating to the city, civic involvement or service to the community; and
(6) Other purposes which are deemed by the Mayor and the Common Council to relate directly to the promotion or betterment of the city.
(Ord. G-06-1168, passed 12-4-06)