RULES COMMITTEE AGENDA: 1/11/2023
ITEM: B.11
TO: CITY COUNCIL FROM: Mayor Matt Mahan
SUBJECT: REQUEST TO TRAVEL DATE: January 6, 2023
Approved: Date: 1/6/23
RECOMMENDATION: Authorize travel for Mayor Mahan to Washington, DC from January 17 – 20, 2023, to attend the United States Conference of Mayors (USCM) Annual Winter Meeting.
Location: Washington, D.C.
Meeting Dates: January 17 - 20, 2023
Source of Funds: Mayor/Council Travel Budget
Anticipated Costs: $4,300
Purpose:
The Conference will hold its 91st Annual Winter Meeting from January 17-20, 2023 in Washington, D.C., and will be followed by an Annual Meeting each June in a different U.S. city. Additional meetings, including this Leadership Meeting, and events are held as directed by the Conference leadership.
Through these convenings, mayors contribute to the development of national urban policy by serving on one or more of the conference’s standing committees. Conference policies, programs, and opportunities for shared advocacy in the advancement of the needs of cities in the U.S. are developed and guided by an Executive Committee and Advisory Board.
Pursuant to Council Policy 9-5, Travel by Elected and Appointed City Officials, this travel falls as an allowable use under the Mayor/Council Travel Budget under F.4.d, Trips to represent the City at the U.S. Conference of Mayors when appointed by the Council or otherwise officially appointed to serve on such boards or committees.