Section 5007.218 - Expense Policy The port commission shall adopt an expense policy that includes:
(1) spending guidelines for meals, lodging, and entertainment, including a process for handling and documenting exceptions to the guidelines if business needs require an exception;(2) clear expense report protocols, including:(A) the use of cash advances;(B) the separation of reports from port commissioners and authority employees; and(C) clear lines of accountability for the submission of reports; and(3) a prohibition on the use of authority funds for a meal for a port commissioner or an authority employee that is not part of:(A) approved travel for authority business;(B) a ceremonial or business-related function with outside parties;(C) an employee training program; or(D) an event with the purpose of employee recognition, seasonal celebration, or building morale.Tex. Spec. Dist. Loc. Laws § 5007.218
Amended by Acts 2017, Texas Acts of the 85th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 758,Sec. 8, eff. 6/12/2017.Added by Acts 2013, 83rd Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 139,Sec. 5, eff. 9/1/2013.