2.30.100 Miscellaneous.
A. Suspension of Rules. The standing rules or the order of business established by the assembly may be suspended by a two-thirds vote to which the assembly is entitled.
B. Assembly Chambers. The assembly chambers shall be under the supervision and control of the clerk when the assembly is not in session. It shall be used solely for the transaction of public business of the borough or, as authorized, within the intent of assembly policy on the use of the assembly chambers.
C. Recess. The chair may call a recess not to exceed 20 minutes at any time during a meeting to determine a rule of order or at the request of a majority of the assembly. The chair may call a recess at any time between items of business.
D. Seating Arrangement. Assembly members shall occupy the respective seats in the assembly chambers assigned them by the mayor.
E. Compensation and Expenses.
1. Assembly members’ compensation shall be $500.00 per month.
2. Expenses of assembly members, other than transportation and per diem for approved travel, incurred because of borough activities, may be reimbursed by the borough only after approval by the assembly.
F. Travel.
1. Assembly members while traveling overnight on official business will be advanced or reimbursed per diem at the rate and under such conditions as are prescribed for other appointed officers and employees of the borough.
2. Travel shall be at the most economical fare possible.
3. Travel requests to the clerk shall be submitted timely to avoid unnecessary staff overtime.
4. Once travel arrangements are accepted and confirmed by the assembly member, and tickets are purchased, any changes and additional fees shall be the assembly member’s responsibility except:
a. When travel arrangements are changed for borough business; or
b. When travel arrangements are changed for a family-related emergency.
i. Interim financial assistance may be provided by the borough; however, reimbursement of the assistance shall be subject to assembly approval.
c. If travel arrangements are changed for personal reasons, other than a family-related emergency, additional fees shall not be reimbursed.
5. An assembly member traveling on borough business who is stranded from Kodiak due to inclement weather or other adverse conditions will be reimbursed the appropriate per diem and any reasonable necessary expenses incurred.
a. If an assembly member shortens or extends their originally scheduled travel time in any way for borough business and becomes stranded, reimbursement of the appropriate per diem and any reasonable necessary expenses incurred shall be subject to assembly approval.
b. If an assembly member shortens or extends their originally scheduled travel time in any way for personal reasons and becomes stranded, expenses will not be reimbursed.
6. For travel other than annual routinely scheduled conferences or meetings, assembly members shall bring any travel requests, prior to travel, to a regular assembly meeting or work session for concurrence of the assembly, stating the date, place, length of travel, projected cost, and purpose of the trip. If there is no regular assembly meeting or work session before the planned trip, the assembly member shall request the clerk to poll the entire assembly for approval by a majority of the assembly.
a. Following completion of travel, the assembly member shall give an oral report, stating accomplishments and knowledge gained from the trip as well as the actual expenses of the trip. [Ord. FY2023-03 §3, 2022; Ord. FY2018-18 §3, 2018; Ord. FY2008-04 §2, 2007; Ord. 2007-09 §4; Ord. 03-05 §3, 2003; Ord. 98-02 §4, 1998; Ord. 88-14-O §2, 1988; Ord. 86-13-O(A) §3, 1986; Ord. 79-11-O, 1979. Formerly §2.17.100].