Agenda Item
City Council
Item #: 6.2. 8/22/2023 File #: 23-0512
TO: Honorable Mayor and Members of the City Council
THRU: Tom Kisela, City Manager
FROM: Mike Vigliotta, City Attorney
1. SUBJECT
Adoption of an Expense and Reimbursement Policy for City Councilmembers for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties. Resolution No. 11485.
2. SUMMARY
The proposed resolution, adopting an expense and reimbursement policy, is required pursuant to Government Code Section 36514.5, for City Councilmembers to receive reimbursement for actual and necessary expenses incurred in the performance of their official duties, including travel to approved conferences.
3. RECOMMENDED ACTION
Adopt Resolution No. 11485. A Resolution of the City Council of the City of Orange Adopting an Expense and Reimbursement Policy for City Council Members for Actual and Necessary Expenses Incurred in the Performance of their Official Duties.
4. FISCAL IMPACT
The fiscal impact from Resolution No. 11485 would only occur on an as needed basis, depending on the location and duration of City business conducted, and will be funded through General Fund (100).
5. STRATEGIC PLAN GOALS
Goal 4: Provide Outstanding Public Service
e: Attract, retain and develop quality employees dedicated to public service.
6. DISCUSSION AND BACKGROUND
Recognizing the need to attend events, training, and educational opportunities with local, state, and federal significance, the City Council adopted Ordinance No. 09-21, reestablishing the ability for City Councilmembers to receive reimbursement for expenses incurred while performing the official duties of their office. Pursuant to state law, before expenses may be reimbursed, the City Council must adopt a written policy, in a public meeting, specifying the parameters for reimbursement.
The attached policy satisfies state law requirements in order to receive reimbursement.
Should a City Council member decline reimbursement from the City, the provisions of this policy would not apply.
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Item #: 6.2. 8/22/2023 File #: 23-0512
7. ATTACHMENTS
· Resolution No. 11485
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