Common use of Travel and Conference Fund Clause in Contracts

Travel and Conference Fund. A yearly allocation of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for unit member travel and attendance for job related workshops and/or conferences shall be allocated from the AFT’s share of the RAF and shall be augmented by one thousand dollars ($1,000) from the District for a total yearly allocation of twenty six thousand dollars ($26,000). AFT will administer the disbursement of these funds. A travel and conference committee consisting of four (4) unit representatives, one each appointed by each of the four (4) classified senates shall meet to review these requests. One (1) alternate will also be appointed from each senate. The AFT will appoint a non- voting chair to convene the committee and ensure all processes are followed. This committee shall have final approval over the granting of said request. In order to be eligible for funding, unit members must initially submit requests and secure recommendation for approval through their immediate supervisor and follow the established site procedures for final approval. Unit members must also first attempt to secure funding from campus travel and conference sources prior to applying for funds through this committee. The committee shall develop specific criteria for approval which shall include: frequency of application for these funds, cost, location, and level of benefit to the District.

Travel and Conference Fund. A yearly allocation of twenty five thousand dollars ($25,000) for unit member travel and attendance for job related workshops and/or conferences shall be allocated from the AFT’s share of the RAF and shall be augmented by one thousand dollars ($1,000) from the District for a total yearly allocation of twenty six thousand dollars ($26,000). AFT will administer the disbursement of these funds. A travel and conference committee consisting of four (4) unit representatives, one each appointed by each of the four (4) classified senates shall meet to review these requests. One (1) alternate will also be appointed from each senate. The AFT will appoint a non- non-voting chair to convene the committee and ensure all processes are followed. This committee shall have final approval over the granting of said request. In order to be eligible for funding, unit members must initially submit requests and secure recommendation for approval through their immediate supervisor and follow the established site procedures for final approval. Unit members must also first attempt to secure funding from campus travel and conference sources prior to applying for funds through this committee. The committee shall develop specific criteria for approval which shall include: frequency of application for these funds, cost, location, and level of benefit to the District.