(a) Prior to traveling outside the City, the employee shall obtain permission for the trip and the mode of travel from the department head.

(b) Travel on official business outside the City by one (1) individual shall be via public carrier or City-owned vehicle whenever practical. If, for extenuating circumstances, the employee is authorized to use a private vehicle, total mileage shall be paid at the standard IRS mileage rate. This rate includes all travel, insurance and fuel.

(c) Classified and department head service employees who often use their privately owned vehicle for City business shall be reimbursed thirty dollars ($30.00) per month, subject to authorization by the City Manager.

(d) The authorized per diem rates are fifty dollars ($50.00) per full twenty-four (24) hour day, plus lodging expenses. Part days will be reimbursed for actual costs incurred, up to fifty dollars ($50.00) per day. Claims for lodging expenses will be supported by receipts.