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''''‘,41141741 EVERErr RESOLUTION NO. 4074 A RESOLUTION setting a policy for travel and training expenditures for the Mayor and City Councilmembers, and repealing Resolution No. 3486. WHEREAS, the Mayor and City Council wish to be responsible to Everett citizens and maintain high ethical standards by detailing its policies for travel and expenses; and WHEREAS, citizens in Everett are best served by the Mayor and Council exercising prudence in incurring expenses on official City business; and WHEREAS, seminars and conferences can offer unique opportunities for contacts, new ideas, and innovative solutions to common City problems, and representation by the Mayor and Council on intergovernmental committees, boards and organizations can serve the City's best interests in the region; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF EVERETT THAT: SECTION 1. Mayor and Council representation at national, local, regional and state levels is encouraged to increase Everett's knowledge of and voice in intergovernmental issues. Mayor and Council representation on intergovernmental boards and committees shall be reported to the full Council, with information updates. Travel costs including meals, mileage, and parking incurred in attending such meetings shall be eligible for reimbursement as provided herein. SECTION 2. The Mayor and Councilmembers who attend conferences, meetings and seminars while in performance of duties which educate Councilmembers and/or the Mayor, or promote, develop, publicize, or otherwise serve the City's interests shall be entitled to reimbursement for their travel, meals, registration fees, and program materials. SECTION 3. Attendance by the Mayor and Council at meetings, conferences, and seminars should be planned as early as possible in order to coordinate travel plans. SECTION 4. Preference should be given to all annual, committee, workshop, or task force meetings scheduled by the National League of Cities, the US Conference of Mayors, or the Association of Washington Cities. SECTION 5. Upon return from conferences, seminars and training classes, the Mayor and Councilmembers shall report to the Council verbally or in writing the results of their travel. SECTION 6. The Mayor and Council will exercise prudent judgment in incurring expenses on City business. If there is a questionable expenditure, the Council President shall present the matter to the Budget Committee who will make a recommendation to the Council regarding that expenditure. Excessive or unnecessary expense shall not be reimbursed. 0