Title
Ordinance - Village Code Amendment - Expenses and Reimbursements for Village Officers
History
Section 1-8-4 of the Village's Officers and Employees General Provisions Code, which addresses the reimbursement of automobile expenses, was established in 1982. Since that time, the Village’s processes and procedures have significantly evolved, with stronger internal controls now in place. However, the current code does not adequately reflect the appropriate use of, or accountability for, the expenditure of Village taxpayer dollars when conducting official business on behalf of the Village of Orland Park, and does not distinguish adequately between elected officials, Village employees, and independent contractors, each of which are subject to additional provisions in law, regulation, and/or contract.
The Village seeks to codify and amend the current Code to clarify the reimbursements of allowable expenses incurred by elected officials, such as meals, mileage, parking, general transportation costs, materials, seminar costs, and community luncheons, that are eligible for reimbursement by the Village, as well as the procedures relevant to seeking and receiving allowable reimbursements. The amendment will also outline prohibited expenditure reimbursements.
Financial Impact
As budgeted
Recommended Action/Motion
I move to adopt an Ordinance Entitled: An Ordinance Amending Title 1, Chapter 8 of the Orland Park Village Code Regarding Expenses and Reimbursements for Village Officers.