Section 3000.500  Per Diem Allowance

a)         The per diem allowances specified in Appendix A, Reimbursement Schedule are the maximums allowed by the Travel Control Boards.  The Council shall review the rates annually to determine necessary adjustments.

b)         Per diem shall be paid for travel which includes overnight lodging or is 18 or more continuous hours.  It is given in lieu of the meal allowance and is to cover the cost of meals and meal tips.  Receipts need not be submitted to support this allowance.

c)         Per diem shall be based on the Quarter System for computing the allowance for days or fractions thereof.  Each quarter shall be 6 hours commencing at midnight, 6:00 a.m., Noon, and 6:00 p.m.  The traveler shall be allowed one fourth of the allowance for each period of 6 hours or fraction thereof.

d)         Meal allowance and per diem may not be mixed on the same trip or day.