WHEREAS each member of Council, as outlined in the 2023 “Council Expense Reimbursement Policy”, has up to $2000 per year to use for the purposes of attending non-member conferences or training; and, WHEREAS Council approval is required to authorize Council member attendance at a conference or training that exceeds the allocated $2000 expense limit, with requests adjudicated on the following basis:
1. Cost to the municipality/Council budget;
2. Educational value within the context of Council duties and performance; and
3. Corporate Strategic Priorities; and,
WHEREAS affordable housing is a Council Strategic Priority. THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT Council authorize Mayor Bob Wells to attend the 2024 National Housing Conference March 18-19, 2024, and authorize a maximum expense claim of $3000 beyond the permitted amount.