04 NCAC 02R .0909. TRAVEL POLICIES

(a)  Travel Policy Required.  Each local board shall adopt and adhere to rules establishing travel policies to govern the following activities:

(1)           responsibility of board members and employees in incurring expenses while travelling on board business;

(2)           modes of transportation authorized for travel on official business;

(3)           reimbursement allowances for travel, including mileage reimbursements;

(4)           reimbursement allowances for lodging and meals;

(5)           reimbursement allowances for conference or convention registration fees;

(6)           travel advances;

(7)           authorization for travel;

(8)           incidental travel expenses including tips, tolls, parking fees, taxi fares, and rental vehicles;

(9)           telephone calls made while travelling; and

(10)         reimbursement procedures and documentation of expenses.

The travel policy rules and subsequent amendments shall be made available to each employee and board member.

(b)  Rules to Conform to Local or State Policies.  Travel policy rules adopted by a local board shall conform, at a minimum, to travel policies adhered to by either the local appointing authority or the Office of State Budget and Management of the State of North Carolina.

(c)  Rules to be Filed with Commission.  Each local board shall file a certified copy of its travel policies and procedures, and any amendments thereto, with the Commission within 10 days of the adoption, or amendment, of the policies by the local board.

 

History Note:        Authority G.S. 18B‑702(e);

Eff. July 1, 1992.