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Board of Trustees Meeting January 8, 2008 |
Agenda Item: Consent Calendar
Approval for General Manager Don Gomsi, Jim Saulnier, Operations Manager, and RIFA Supervisor Phil Boeing to attend the Red Imported Fire Ant Conference, March 24-27, 2008, in Charleston, South Carolina. Amount not to exceed $7,500.00 from Fund #6110.01.225 – Conference Expense.
Background:
This educational conference is intended to provide staff with the opportunity to hear speakers address issues which are timely and relevant. It also facilitates employee networking with red imported fire ant control professionals, researchers and educators.
Staff Recommendation:
Approve attendance at the Red Imported Fire Ant Conference, March 24-27,
2008, in
Fiscal Impact:
Current funds available from Fund #6110.01.225 – Conference Expense is $48,806, which is 90% of the budgeted amount for this line item. This expenditure is approximately 15% of the available balance.