Review of proposed revision of Chapter III. Section C — Allowance of Actual Subsistence

Staff Report & Agenda Item Details

Review of proposed revision of Chapter III. Section C — Allowance of Actual Subsistence Expense of the STWA Administrative Procedures and Conservation and Development Policies. Mr. Marez presented an updated STWA Travel Policy including guidelines for lodging, meals and incidental expenses (per diem), mileage, rental cars and transportation, airfare and other reimbursable expenses. He explained that the General Services Administration (GSA) provides federal per diem guidelines recognized as the industry standard for travel reimbursements. However, since STWA is a local government operating within Texas, he believes that it is appropriate that reimbursement rates correspond more closely to those used by the State of Texas.

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