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Commission raises employee per diem cap to $60 for city business travel
Summary
The commission adopted a resolution amending the employee handbook to set a $60 daily per diem for employees traveling on city business.
The City of Sweetwater commission voted unanimously on June 2 to amend the employee handbook to set a $60 daily per diem for city employees traveling on official business.
Mayor Diaz explained the change was meant to bring the city closer to regional practices while remaining within budget; he referenced federal and state per diem levels (noting those are higher) and said $60 was a compromise figure recommended by department directors. Commissioners asked whether the per diem applied to all departments; staff confirmed it applies citywide and must fit within departmental budgets. The mayor and commissioners emphasized training and equipment-related travel as necessary expenditures and described budget controls requiring departments to stay within allocated lines.
The resolution was moved and seconded, and the commission approved it by vote. The per diem is now recorded at $60 per day across city departments; staff will monitor budgets and return to the commission if adjustments are required.
