HomeMy WebLinkAboutItem 2F-Overseas Travel Req.EUGENE CITY COUNCIL
AGENDA ITEM SUMMARY
Approval of Overseas Travel Request
Meeting Date: September 13, 2004 Agenda Item Number: 2F
Department: City Manager's Office Staff Contact: Mary Walston
www. cl. eugene, or. us Contact Telephone Number: 682-5406
ISSUE STATEMENT
This item is to secure approval for a sister city trip to Chinju, South Korea, planned by Mayor Torrey at
the end of September, 2004. Section 10.07 of the Eugene City Council Operating Agreements dictate
that if the Mayor or member of the City Council wish to make a council business-related trip to a
destination overseas, the request is to be made in writing and placed on the Consent Calendar for
approval by the City Council.
BACKGROUND
Mayor Torrey has been invited to join the delegation traveling to Chinju, South Korea at the end of
September. His expenses for this trip are to be paid by the City. This is consistent with previous trips
made by other members of the City Council and previous mayors. The expense for the trip is estimated
to be $1,500.
RELATED CITY POLICIES
The City policy governing this issue is found in Section 10.07 of the Eugene City Council Operating
Agreements.
COUNCIL OPTIONS
The City Council can approve this request which will result in an expense to the city. Alternatively, it
can deny the request and require the Mayor to personally incur this expense.
CITY MANAGER'S RECOMMENDATION
The City Manager recommends approval of this sister city-related travel for Mayor Torrey.
SUGGESTED MOTION
Move to approve the overseas sister city travel request by Mayor Torrey in September 2004.
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FOR MORE INFORMATION
Staff Contact: Mary Walston
Telephone: 682-5406
Staff E-Mail: mary. f. walston~ci, eugene.or.us
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