Number
240210
Version
ORIGINAL
Reference
Sponsor
THE CHAIR
Title
Substitute resolution authorizing attendance at conventions, seminars and other travel.
Analysis
This resolution approves travel by members of the Common Council to various conventions in 2024.
Body
Whereas, Authorization for out-of-city travel by City officials and employees is governed by s. 350-181, Code of Ordinances; and
Whereas, Common Council approval is required for out-of-city travel to conventions, all travel by members of the Common Council, and any travel to be paid from the Common Council Contingent Fund; now, therefore, be it
Resolved, By the Common Council of the City of Milwaukee, that attendance of the following person(s) at the following convention(s) and/or seminar(s) is approved, to be paid from departmental budgeted funds, such travel and reimbursement to be in accordance with policy guidelines set forth in s. 350-181 of the Code of Ordinances:
One Common Council Member; National League of Cities- National Black Caucus of Local Elected Officials (NBC-LEO) 2024 Summer Conference; June 25-28, 2024; Chicago, IL; $2,500,
; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the dollar amount shown for each authorized convention, seminar and other travel listed above is simply an ESTIMATE of the convention, seminar and other travel attendance expenses anticipated to be paid or reimbursed by the City, and is primarily included to facilitate the making of the necessary dollar advances for such purposes; and, be it
Further Resolved, That ACTUAL City payment or reimbursement for convention, seminar and other travel expenses incurred and reported by the attendee, reporting requirements, control procedures, etc., shall be in accordance with s. 350-181 of the Code of Ordinances; and, be it
Further Resolved, That the Common Council President is authorized to attend any of the above conventions that he deems necessary and advisable, to be paid from funds budgeted under s. 304-13 of the Code.
Requestor
Drafter
City Clerk’s Office
Maggie Elice Turner
May 23, 2024