TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Michael A. Hursh, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Travel Authorization
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ☐
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
Title
Consider authorizing General Counsel to attend the American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Legal Affairs Seminar, April 2 - 4, 2023, in Portland, Oregon.
Staff Contact:
Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention
Traveling to APTA - Legal Affairs Conference will provide General Counsel an opportunity for networking, continuing education and professional and technical skills necessary to the legal department.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated expenses associated for the Legal Affairs Conference are expected to be $2130.
|
Full APTA Member Registration |
$795.00 |
|
Air Fare |
$450 |
|
Hotel (2 Nights at $275/per night) |
$550 |
|
Ground Transportation |
$150 |
|
Per Diem (GSA Standard) |
$185 |
|
TOTAL: |
$2130.00 |
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
The Legal Affairs Seminar provides up-to-date information on regulatory/legislative developments, industry-related litigation, and other legal issues affecting the transit industry.
Seminar attendees can expect to hear from the Federal Transit Administration on issues for the coming year and attending the sessions will provide continuing legal education credits.
ADVANTAGES/DISADVANTAGES:
The advantage to attending the Legal Affairs conference is that it provides continuing legal education with attorneys from all APTA member agencies.
ALTERNATIVES ANALYSIS:
There is no alternative analysis.
PRIOR RELEVANT BOARD ACTION/POLICIES:
Board Policy 155 - Travel, Meeting and Miscellaneous Expenses Reimbursements for Directors and Board Officers
ATTACHMENTS:
1. APTA 2023 Legal Affairs Conference Program
Prepared by:
Jill A. Sprague
Approved/Reviewed by:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
Jill A. Sprague, General Counsel/Chief Legal Officer