BHD: Board Member Compensation and Expense Reimbursement

Code: BHD

Adopted: 1/04/07

Readopted: 5/13/10

Orig. Code(s): BHD

Board members will not receive any compensation for services other than reimbursement for approved expenses actually incurred on district business. Such expenses may include the cost of attendance at meetings, conferences or visitations when such attendance has been approved by the board.

Reimbursement includes, but is not limited to, transportation, meals, lodging and miscellaneous expenses in accordance with board policy. Expense reimbursement shall not include alcoholic beverages, gratuities or expenses of a spouse or other individuals accompanying the board members.

Board members may be reimbursed, when paid admission is required of the general public, for attending district athletic events and other activities as part of their responsibilities of being informed about district operations. The district will establish accounting procedures consistent with this policy.

END OF POLICY

Legal Reference(s):

ORS 244.020(15)

ORS 244.040(1)(a)

ORS 244.040(2)(c)

ORS 332.018(3)

OR. GOV'T STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMM'N, ADVISORY OPINION 93A-1007 (Nov. 18, 1993).

OR. GOV'T STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMM'N, ADVISORY OPINION 97A-1004 (Apr. 21, 1997).

OR. GOV'T STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMM'N, STAFF OPINION 02S-015 (May 20, 2002).

OR. GOV'T STANDARDS AND PRACTICES COMM'N, STAFF OPINION 03S-015 (Sept. 11, 2003).

Cross Reference(s):

BBAA - Individual Board Member's Authority and Responsibilities

BHB - Board Member Development

DFEA - Admissions to District Events

DLC - Expense Reimbursements