Section 15.01 The College shall reimburse bargaining unit members for pre-approved travel expenses incurred

while:

  (a) Attending professional conferences and meetings

  (b) At tending programs involving faculty development

  (c) Participating in scholarly activities away from campus

  (d) Conducting official College Business

 Section 15.02 Mileage shall be reimbursed at a rate in accordance with IRS guidelines.

 Section 15.03 Application for travel funds shall be made as early as possible to the Dean/Department Chairs that

authorize such funds. A request for reimbursement shall be supported by original sales slips, invoices or receipts for

meals, lodging, tolls and parking and shall be submitted on the proper College forms. When original sales slips,

invoices or receipts are not available, the bargaining unit member will be reimbursed at the college per diem rate for

meals, lodging, tolls and parking. Bargaining unit members shall comply with all rules and regulations in regard to

reimbursement as outlined in the College's Travel Expense Reimbursement policy. Payment for reimbursable travel

expenses shall be made to the bargaining unit member within three (3) weeks of submission of completed travel

documentation.