Policy No.	1731
	Adoption Date:	July 11, 1984
	Reviewed:	September 10, 1997

THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS BOARD MEMBER EXPENSES

The actual expenses of board members while traveling to and from and attending board meetings may be paid. The expenses of board members who attend conferences or meetings as representatives of the district may be paid. Such expenses for conferences may be paid in advance. A director may be reimbursed for gratuities not exceeding customary percentages for the cost of meals as well as reasonable amounts for such services as baggage handling when the costs are incurred while the individual is engaged in district business or other approved travel.

Cross References:

Board Policy	5341	Reimbursement for Travel
	5343	Charge Card

Legal References:

RCW	28A.320.050	Reimbursement of expenses--Advancing anticipated expenses
	43.03.170	Advance warrants--Issuance--Limitations