Board of County Commissioners’ Policy for Authorization and Reimbursement for Travel
Purpose
The purpose of this policy is to provide Board of County Commissioners a guide for approval of travel authorization and reimbursement of per diem and other expenses incurred in performance of travel.
Policy
It is the policy of the Board of County Commissioners to pay per diem and travel expenses to public officers and employees and other authorized persons who incur travel expenses in the performance of official duties. The guidelines are set forth in accordance with Florida Statute 112.061.
The County Administrator or highest approving authority of other units of government funded by the Board of County Commissioners is delegated permission to travel and to authorize travel by their employees and other authorized persons.
A member of the Board may authorize their own travel subject to approval by the Chairman of the Board. Travel by the Chairman will be approved by the Vice Chairman.
The destination, purpose, and expenditure amount of any authorized travel by a member of the Board of County Commissioners shall be listed under the Commissioner’s Section of the BOCC Regular Meeting Agenda following such travel for receipt and filing.
Responsibilities
The County Administrator is responsible for providing all organizations under the Board of County Commissioners the Procedures and Guidelines for reimbursement of travel expenses.
Authorized rates shall be those as set forth by the BOCC from time to time by Resolution.