§ 32-161. Method of determining; amount.  


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  • Prior to traveling outside the city, the employee shall obtain permission for the trip and the mode of travel from the department head or the city manager. When employees are required to travel outside the city on city business, reimbursement, subject to advances received, for expenditures incurred shall be determined as follows:

    (1)

    The authorized per diem rate will be established by resolution of the city council.

    (2)

    Travel on official business outside the city by a single individual shall be via public carrier whenever practical. If, due to extenuating circumstances, the employee is authorized to use a private vehicle, total mileage shall be paid at the current federal and state mileage rate subject to the approval of the city manager.

(Code 1983, § 6.06.110)