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Report ID: 25-390   
Type: Consent
Meeting Body: Board of Directors - Regular Meeting
Meeting Date: 7/23/2025 Final action: 7/23/2025
Recommended Action: Consider authorizing the General Manager to attend the 2025 Latinos in Transit Leadership Summit on October 2-4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico. Staff Contact: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
Attachments: 1. STAFF REPORT
TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
SUBJECT: Travel Authorization

ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?

RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):

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Consider authorizing the General Manager to attend the 2025 Latinos in Transit Leadership Summit on October 2-4, 2025, in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Staff Contact:
Salvador Llamas, General Manager/Chief Executive Officer
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:

Goal - High-Performing Workforce
Initiative - Employee Recruitment, Training and Retention

The Latinos in Transit leadership summit empowers professionals in the Transit industry to achieve leadership roles by advancing opportunities for workforce development, mentorship, networking and education. The organization supports the growth of professionals by fostering knowledge-sharing and cultivating a skilled workforce to drive innovation and shape the future of the transit industry.

BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:

The total cost of the trip is estimated to be $2, 219.68. Expenses are estimated below:

Conference Fees
$0
Airfare
$650
Lodging * (4 nights 229. /night)
$1,123.68
Per Diem **(5 days $80/Day)
$296
Ground Transportation 5 days $30/day)
$150
Total
$2,219.68

* Includes taxes and fees. ** reduced per diem for first and last day of travel; excludes conference fees.

BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:

Latinos in Transit is a nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting the advancement of Latinos and other minorities in the transportation sector through leadership, training, scholarships, and networking opportunities. Its leadership summit is sure to bring professional and career growth by instilling in its participants fresh perspectives, innovative ideas and enhanced skills. AC Transit's General Manager has attended this conference in the past and has been invited to speak at this year's Leadership Summit and will receive complimentary registration, contingent upon approval for travel.

Pursuant to Board Policy 155, all...

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