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CITY OF VANCOUVER ADMINISTRATIVE REPORT |
Date: |
March 9, 2005 | |
Author: |
Cecelia Smith | |
Phone No.: |
604.871-6711 | |
RTS No.: |
04992 | |
CC File No.: |
1254 | |
Meeting Date: |
March 29, 2005 |
TO: |
Vancouver City Council |
FROM: |
City Clerk |
SUBJECT: |
Request by Councillor Jim Green to Travel and attend the CHRA 2005 Congress - Linking Sectors: The Case for Housing Conference |
CONSIDERATION
That Council give consideration to authorize Councillor Jim Green to attend the CHRA 2005 Congress - Linking Sectors: The Case for Housing Conference to be held in Montreal from April 26-30; funding estimated at $2,503.00.
CITY MANAGER'S COMMENTS
The City Manager submits this report for Council's consideration.
COUNCIL POLICY
The City's Travel Policy requires Council approval for travel by Councillors outside of B.C.
PURPOSE
By way of e-mail from Ms. Sharon Chrisholm, Executive Director, CHRA, I was invited to attend the CHRA Congress 2005 to discuss the work that is being done by the National Policy Options Team at the Federation of Canadian Municipalities and the importance of working together to implement a new housing strategy for Canada that will support the community vitality of cities like Vancouver.
FINANCIAL IMPLICATIONS
The estimated costs to be funded from the 2005 Travel Budget are as follows:
Item |
Estimated Costs |
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Airfare - return Vancouver/Montreal Accommodations - 5 nights @ 169.00 (+ Registration
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$ 800.00 845.00
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Total Estimated Costs |
$ 2,503.00 |
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