Current through Register Vol. XLI, No. 50, December 13, 2024
Section 158-7-5 - Reasonable Expenses for Panelist or Speaker5.1. A public official or public employee may accept payment or reimbursement for reasonable expenses for him or herself and for one guest for food, travel and lodging incurred in attending a meeting at which he or she participates as a panel member or speaker, but may not accept payment or reimbursement for other expenses such as golf fees, carriage rides or health club fees unless these amenities are normally part of the standard hotel room charge and incidental to the use of the room.5.2. Food and lodging expenses are "reasonable" if the expenses are limited to the usual and customary basic charges of the hotel and are comparable to those charged to other participants and hotel guests. Travel expenses are "reasonable" if the expenses are comparable to those ordinarily charged to other similar travelers.