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Liberty Lake staff proposes per‑diem travel, vehicle allowances and new employee benefits
Summary
City staff proposed returning to advance per‑diem travel payments, establishing a vehicle allowance for executives, adding an annual protective footwear allowance and codifying employee appreciation funding; council asked for details, opt‑outs and liability language before final adoption.
City finance and administration staff outlined proposed updates to the financial policy and personnel manual at the April 15 council meeting, including a return to advanced per‑diem travel, new vehicle allowances for executives, a protective footwear reimbursement and a formal employee appreciation budget.
Why it matters: The changes are framed as pragmatic adjustments to streamline travel logistics for staff and elected officials, recognize recurring job‑related expenses, and strengthen workplace culture. The proposals would affect recurring operating budgets and employee/official reimbursements.
Travel per diem: Staff recommended switching from the current receipt‑based reimbursement and purchase‑card mix to a standard federal per‑diem approach with an advance payment…
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