(a) All regulations governing short-term travel and subsistence allowances will apply except employees may be reimbursed for actual subsistence expenses, supported by voucher, when the convention or conference is planned and arranged by a non-state agency if such expenses are beyond the control of the employees.
(b) Registration fees will be allowed except for conventions or conferences called by a state agency for the dissemination of information to its own employees. Reimbursement for registration fees exceeding $50 must be approved by the department head or delegated representative.
(c) Where more than two individuals (officers or employees) from the same department are attending the same convention or conference, each claim must be approved by the department head or delegated representative. This requirement does not apply to a convention or conference called by a state department for purposes of instruction or dissemination of information to its own officers or employees.
(d) Exceptions to these regulations may be approved in advance by the Department of Personnel Administration.
Note: Authority cited: Sections 19815.4(d), 19816 and 19820, Government Code. Reference: Section 11030, Government Code.
Current as of 08/25/06
