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10.02 Out-of-Town Expenses Out-of-town expenses include those incurred while attending City-related conventions, conferences, training seminars~ or meetings. Expenses that are paid by the City include fees for seminars or conferences; transportation to, from, amd at the destination; and lodging, meals, and incidental expenses ~rhat are necessary to conduct City business. 10.03 Local Expenses Local expenses include those incurred while representing the Council on a committee, attending meetings~ attending local seminars or conferences, attending local special events, or meeting with groups or individuals to discuss City matters. Expenses that are paid by the City are detailed in Resolution No. 4375 and include meals, conference registration, transportation and necessary incidental expenses~ and up to two community group memberships, not to exceed $100 total. The reimbursement for bicycle mileage, as permitted in Resolution No. 4375, shall be $. 15.1 per mile as of September 1, 2002~ and shall be adjusted each year at the same rate of increase as that of automobile reimbursement. Special materials such as books or directories may also be eligible fbr reimbursement. If receipts are not available, a written description of expenses si~m~ed by the Councilor must be submitted along with the Council Expense Report Form. Forms shall be available fi~om the City Manager's Office. 10.04 Spouse/Guest Expenses The City shall reimburse councilors or the Mayor for spouse expenses at local events when the councilors or the Mayor and spouse are jointly invited and the councilors are serving in their official capacity, such as a recognition dimmer. The City does not otherwise reimburse councilors or the Mayor for expenses incurred by their spouses. If councilors or the Mayor wish to have spouses accompany them while attending out-of-town events, the City may make reservations and have travel and lodging expenses billed directly to the City. Councilors or the Mayor must then reimburse the City for their spouse's travel and lodging expenses. Reimbursement should be made as soon as possible so that the trip reconciliation process can be completed. When a guest is invited in place of a spouse, ti-tis reimbursement policy shall also apply. 10.1)5 Petty Cash Expenses [under $50 can usuallv be reimbursed out of the petty cash fund in the City Manager's Office. 10.06 Travel Guidelines Prior notification of out-or-town travel shall be given to staff responsible for tra-vel arrangements in the City Manager's Office whenever possible. Registration and travel arrangements should be made well in advance so that the City can take advantage of reduced fares and early registration fees. Staff shall assist councilors in making transportation and lodging arrangements and arrange to have expenses billed directly to the City; contractors shall be chosen by staff; and not by councilors. Resolution - 11