Number
230432
Version
SUBSTITUTE 1
Reference
Sponsor
ALD. CHAMBERS
Title
A substitute ordinance relating to allowable expenses for travel reimbursement.
Sections
350-181-6-a-1 am
350-181-6-a-7 cr
350-181-6-b am
Analysis
This ordinance revises the travel reimbursement ordinance to allow reimbursement, for elected officials only, for optional events intended for networking, career-building or education.
Body
The Mayor and Common Council of the City of Milwaukee do ordain as follows:
Part 1. Chapter 350-181-6-a-1 of the code is amended to read:
350-181. Authorized Travel Regulations and Procedures.
6. REIMBURSEMENT. a. For travel authorized under this section, the city shall pay or reimburse for allowable expenses directly related to the employee’s job-related travel including:
a-1. [[Required registration]]>>Registration<< expense incurred and reported by the attendee.
Part 2. Chapter 350-181-6-a-7 of the code is created to read:
a-7. Expenses incurred by elected officials for optional events intended to provide opportunities for networking, career-building or education.
Part 3. Chapter 350-181-6-b is amended to read:
b. Reimbursement shall not be provided for extra days of unrequired events such as parties, dinners, balls, etc., >>except for events eligible for reimbursement under par. a-7,<< or for cancellations or reservation changes unless they are due to business necessity or hardship such as illness of the employee or the illness or death of an employee’s family member.
LRB
APPROVED AS TO FORM
Legislative Reference Bureau
Date: 08.31.2023
Attorney
IT IS OUR OPINION THAT THE ORDINANCE
IS LEGAL AND ENFORCEABLE
___________________________
Office of the City Attorney
Date: ______________________
Requestor
Drafter
Kathleen Brengosz
8/14/2023
LRB178264-3