TO: AC Transit Board of Directors
FROM: Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
SUBJECT: Board Policy 155
ACTION ITEM
AGENDA PLANNING REQUEST: ?
RECOMMENDED ACTION(S):
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Consider approving amendments to Board Policy 155 - Travel, Meeting and Miscellaneous Expense Reimbursements for Directors and Board Officers, including an increase to the travel allotment for each individual Board member as well as the additional funds allotted to the Board President. [Requested by Vice President Shaw - 3/13/24]
Staff Contact:
Linda A. Nemeroff, Board Administrative Officer/District Secretary
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STRATEGIC IMPORTANCE:
Goal - Strong Public and Policymaker Support
Initiative - Service Quality
Board members can enhance their governance role by traveling for various purposes, such as learning leadership skills, exploring innovative ideas, technology and equipment, building connections with peers and other stakeholders, advocating for funding support, and showcasing the District's leadership in the transit industry. In addition, funds are used to attend numerous local events and meetings.
BUDGETARY/FISCAL IMPACT:
The budgetary impact will be an increase in each Board member's travel allotment by $4,000 with an additional $2,000 to the funds allotted to the Board President. This would result in an overall increase of $30,000 per fiscal year in the Board's travel budget.
BACKGROUND/RATIONALE:
Board Policy 155 was amended in 2007 to increase each Board member's travel allotment from $7,000 to $9,000 due to inflation. Prior to that, the last increase was in 1999. There is no record of an increase in the additional funds allotted to the Board President. Public Utilities Code Section 24908 (Transit District Law) provides that, "...each director may be allowed necessary traveling and personal expenses incurred solely as a result of the performance of his or her duties, in amounts as may be authorized by the board."
Since 2007, the ...
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