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County staff propose travel-policy changes requiring commission pre-approval; commissioners request edits
Summary
A draft county travel and training policy would require commission approval before travel, set lodging reimbursement rules and cap certain expenses; commissioners asked for more review and to involve appointed authorities before a vote.
County staff presented a draft travel and training policy that would require commission approval for travel before registrations and expenditures are made, and commissioners raised procedural and scope questions that prompted calls to delay final approval.
Holly, a county staff member who drafted the policy, told the commission she modeled the draft on several peer counties and planned to present travel requests on the consent agenda so the commission could approve them without extended discussion. “I drafted this policy looking at other counties and what they were doing,” Holly said, and added that travel approvals would be shown in packets with the department and the requested amount.
Why it matters: Commissioners said the policy touches many departments and…
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