DATE: June 14, 2018
TO: Board of Mayor and Aldermen
FROM: Eric Stuckey, City Administrator
Kristine Tallent, Assistant City Administrator/CFO
Mike Lowe, Comptroller
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Consideration Of Resolution No. 2018-51, A Resolution To Amend City Of Franklin Travel And Expense Policy To Update Travel Requirements And Definitions (05/10/18 Finance, 6/14/18 Finance 3-0).
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Purpose
The purpose of this memorandum is to provide information to the Franklin Board of Mayor and Aldermen (BOMA) concerning recommended updates to the City’s Travel and Expense Policy and Procedures, approved in April 2005.
Background
The Finance Department maintains a list of the City’s financial policies on the City’s website. Each year, we review these policies to ensure they are current. Whereas the travel policy has stood the test of time since it was approved 13 years ago, we are proposing a few updates based on current best practices.
The proposal is a resolution with an updated version of the policy with the proposals.
Financial Impact
The primary financial impact is to ensure consistent guidance for persons traveling on behalf of the City.
Recommendation
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Staff recommends approval of the proposed updates. (Please note: If approved, highlighting used for discussion of the updates will be removed in the final resolution and policy.)