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Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 5007.218. Expense Policy

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

The port commission shall adopt an expense policy that includes:

(1) spending guidelines for meals, lodging, and entertainment, including a process for handling and documenting exceptions to the guidelines if business needs require an exception;

(2) clear expense report protocols, including:

(A) the use of cash advances;

(B) the separation of reports from port commissioners and authority employees; and

(C) clear lines of accountability for the submission of reports; and

(3) a prohibition on the use of authority funds for a meal for a port commissioner or an authority employee that is not part of:

(A) approved travel for authority business;

(B) a ceremonial or business-related function with outside parties;

(C) an employee training program; or

(D) an event with the purpose of employee recognition, seasonal celebration, or building morale.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Special District Local Laws Code - SDLL § 5007.218. Expense Policy - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/special-district-local-laws-code/sdll-sect-5007-218/

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