§ 106.717. Tourist Development Council Approval and Reimbursement of Travel Expenses; exemption.

Each TDC Contractor, as applicable, shall present an annual Travel Expenses budget to the Tourist Development Council each year for approval in the TDC Contractor's annual budget ("travel budget"). Additionally, such TDC Contractor shall include a travel schedule in the TDC Contractor's annual plan to be approved by the TDC ("travel schedule"). The TDC may, in its discretion, advance pay or reimburse a TDC Contractor for travel, food, lodging, transportation, entertainment expenses, and other incidental expenses (collectively, "Travel Expenses") in accordance with F.S. § 125.0104(9), as amended. The TDC may only advance pay or reimburse a TDC Contractor's Travel Expenses in accordance with the TDC Contractor's travel budget and travel schedule as approved by the TDC. Any amendments to the TDC Contractor's travel budget and travel schedule shall require prior approval by the TDC. The TDC shall develop expense forms for Travel Expenses in compliance with F.S. § 125.0104(9). Such expense forms shall be completed by a TDC Contractor and submitted to the TDC Executive Director or Administrator, as determined by the TDC, for approval. Additionally, the TDC may develop rules regarding Travel Expenses related to per diem allowances, food, lodging, transportation, entertainment and other incidental expenses consistent with tourism industry practices and F.S. §§ 125.0104(9) and 112.061. Except as provided in this Section 106.717, a TDC Contractor shall be exempt from the requirements of this Part.

(Ord. 2018-473-E , § 3)