CONSENT AGENDA REQUEST

Sponsor:

Board of Supervisors Meeting Date: 

G. Robert Lee , County Administrator

June 16, 2003

Staff Lead:

Department: 

Janice Bourne , Finance Director

Finance Department

Topic: 

A Resolution Approving an Exception for Travel Expenses in Accordance with Travel Policy and Procedures

Topic Description:

Fauquier County's adopted Personnel Policy Section 51 ("Travel Policy and Procedures") requires Board of Supervisors approval when expenses for travel will exceed $1,000.  The Finance Department is requesting approval for the Purchasing Agent to attend the National Institute of Governmental Purchasing Annual Forum in Nashville, TN from August 16 - 20, 2003.  The costs are estimated to be approximately $1,550.   The estimated expenses are as follows:  

                        Registration        $475
                        Lodging              $573
                        Meals                  $225
                        Transportation    $275  

Adoption of the attached resolution will allow the Purchasing Agent to attend this four-day conference,  of which two days include Saturday and Sunday.

Requested Action of the Board of Supervisors: 

Consider adoption of the attached resolution.

Financial Impacts Analysis:

Funds budgeted as part of the FY 2003 and FY 2004 budget process.

Identify any other Departments, Organizations or Individuals that would be affected by this request:

None