OAR 414-055-0010: Reimbursement of Travel and Other Expenses

(1) Except as otherwise provided by law, the Department may reimburse all members of Commissions and Councils, including those employed in full-time public service, for actual and necessary travel or other expenses actually incurred in the performance of their official duties within the limits provided by law or by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 292.210 to 292.250. (2) Except as provided in subsection (5) of this section, and notwithstanding any other provision of law, the Department shall provide reimbursement to a qualified member of the Commission or Council for actual and necessary travel or other expenses actually incurred in the performance of a member’s official duties within the limits provided by law or by the Oregon Department of Administrative Services under ORS 292.210 to 292.250. (3) For the purposes of this rule, in order to be considered a qualified member, a member may attest by signature that they meet the conditions and income limits specified in 414-055-0000(2). (4) In order to receive reimbursement of actual and necessary travel and other expenses, a member must submit to the Department a travel expense claim for reimbursement supported by receipts, invoices or other appropriate documentation for travel and other expenses within 30 days following the day the member incurred the expense. (5) A member of a Commission or Council may decline to accept compensation or reimbursement of expenses related to the member’s service on the Commission or Council.