Vancouver City Council |
CITY OF VANCOUVER
ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT
Date:
February 9, 2005
Author:
Cecelia Smith
Phone No.:
604.871-6711
RTS No.:
04920
CC File No.:
1254
Meeting Date:
February 15, 2005
TO:
Vancouver City Council
FROM:
City Clerk
SUBJECT:
Request by Councillor Jim Green to Travel and attend the National Advisory Committee of the Canadian World Urban Forum Secretariat
CONSIDERATION
THAT Council give consideration to authorize Councillor Green to attend the National Advisory Committee of the Canadian World Urban Forum Secretariat to be held in Ottawa on February 21 and 22, 2005; funding estimated at $2,375.00 and to be fully reimbursed by CMHC.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager submits this report for Council's consideration.
COUNCIL POLICY
The City's Travel Policy requires Council approval for travel by Councillors outside of B.C.
PURPOSE
As a member of the World Urban Forum National Advisory Committee, this report requests approval for Councillor Jim Green to attend the National Advisory Committee of the Canadian World Urban Forum Secretariat to be held in Ottawa on February 21 and 22, 2005.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The estimated costs to be funded from the 2005 Travel Budget and to be fully reimbursed by CMHC are as follows:
Item
Estimated Costs
Airfare - return Vancouver/Ottawa
Accommodations
Ground Transportation
Per Diem$ 1,700.00
480.00
50.00
145.00Total Estimated Costs
$ 2,375.00
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