TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, District Secretary
SUBJECT: Travel Authorization
ACTION ITEM
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider authorizing members of the Board of Directors to attend the following conferences and meetings during 2020:
* American Public Transportation Association (APTA) Legislative Conference;
* APTA Annual Meeting and Expo;
* APTA Transit Board Members & Board Administrators Seminar; and
* Conference of Minority Transportation Officials (COMTO) National Meeting.
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BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
Estimated expenses associated with the various conferences Include registration, airfare, lodging, per diem and ground transportation.
APTA Legislative Conference - $3,389.00
APTA Annual Meeting & Expo - $3,164.00
APTA Transit Board Members & Board Administrators Seminar - $3,100.00
COMTO National Meeting and Training Conference - $3,001.00
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Pursuant to Board Policy 155, all out-of-state travel for Directors and Officers to attend a conference or a meeting related to District business and at District expense, shall be approved by action of the Board of Directors prior to incurring expenses. This travel authorization has been prepared in accordance with Board Policy 155.
Transportation Research Board Annual Meeting, January 12-16, 2020, Washington, D. C.
The travel authorization for this conference was approved by the Board at the April 24, 2019 Board meeting.
APTA Annual Legislative Conference, March 15-17, 2020, Washington, D.C.
This conference directs the industry's advocacy effort and legislative strategy to the U.S. Congress and Administration and offers sessions with key members of Congress, Hill staff, Administration officials, and Washington decision makers. It is attended by board members, policy makers, transit operators, consultants, manufacturers and suppliers, local coalition members, and state association leaders.
APTA Transit Board Members & Board Administrators Sem...
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