Explanation
Background: This ordinance will enable the Recreation and Parks Commission to reimburse up to two out-of-town candidates for travel expenses to Columbus, Ohio, to interview for the position of Director of the Recreation and Parks Department. Reimbursement shall not exceed $1,000 for any candidate and will be made pursuant to the Columbus City Auditor's travel guidelines.
The Recreation and Parks Commission is in the process of conducting preliminary review of candidate resumes and responses to questionnaires and believes that it may be necessary to provide travel reimbursement in order to interview up to two out-of-state candidates whose qualifications appear to be extraordinary. In-town candidates interviewed will not require such reimbursement.
Up to $2,000.00 is required from the Recreation and Parks Operation and Extension Fund to meet this potential obligation. Emergency action is requested to expedite any reimbursement made pursuant to this effort.
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To authorize and direct the Recreation and Parks Commission to reimburse up to two out-of-town candidates for travel expenses to Columbus, Ohio, relating to the selection of a Director of the Recreation and Parks Department, to authorize the expenditure of $2,000.00 from the Recreation and Parks Operation and Extension Fund, and to declare an emergency. ($2,000.00)
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WHEREAS, the Recreation and Parks Commission is in the preliminary stages of reviewing candidates for the position of Director of the Recreation and Parks Department; and
WHEREAS, the Commission believes that it may be necessary to provide travel reimbursement in order to interview up to two out-of-state candidates whose qualifications appear to be extraordinary; and
WHEREAS, said reimbursement shall not exceed $1,000 for any candidate and will be made pursuant to the City Auditor's travel guidelines; and
WHEREAS, emergency action is desired to expedite and such reimbursement; and
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