HomeMy WebLinkAboutRESOLUTION 1987-36Suggested by: Council
CITY OF K~NAI
Itl~BOLUTZON NO. 87-36
A RESOhUTION OF THE COUNCI~ OF YHE CITY OF KENAI, ALASKA,
REQUIRING COUNCIL APPROVAL FOR TRAVEL AND ENTERTAINMENT
EXPENDITUI~ES BY EMPLOYEES, ELECTED OFFICIALS AND APPOINTED
OFFICIAhS AS A PREREQUISITE FOR REIMBURSEMENT.
WHEREAS, the City of Kenai has experienced decreased
revenues, and
WHEREAS, it is anticipated that funds received by the City
shall decrease further as a result of revenue shortfalls,
diminished state revenue sharing, as well as an end to
federal revenue sharing, and
WHEREAS, it is in the public interest for the City of Kena~
to practice the best accounting procedures possible under
the circumstances, and
WHEREAS, the requirement of prior approval for Council,
appointed officials and employee travel and entertainment
expeDditures as a prerequisite for rei~bursement is sound
public policy, and
WHEREAS, prior approval by Council of elected officials,
appointed officials and employee travel and entertainment
expenditures is in keeping with an open government and
promotion of public trust and confidence.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF
KENAI, ALASKA, that no expenditure incurred for travel
outside the Third Judicial District for the State of Alaska
and no expenditure incurred for entertainment shall be
reimbursed by the City of Kenai to any elected official,
appointed official or city employee unless approved prior to
said expenditure by the Council, or subsequently approved by
a vote of the Council upon a finding of a public purpose and
benefit.
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t Whelan, City Clerk
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