§ 17-34. Finances.

(a)

After approval from parish council, and if the parish government budget allows, the planning commission may contract with planning experts, engineers, architects and other consultants for such services as it may require.

(b)

Members of the commission, when duly authorized by the commission, shall attend planning conferences or training as required by Louisiana Revised Statute 33:103.1 and shall be reimbursed for expenditures within the amounts appropriated and under the guidelines set for reimbursement by Tangipahoa Parish Government.

(c)

Members of the commission shall be reimbursed for mileage incurred for attending meetings, training and assessment of proposed project sites at a rate appropriated and under the guidelines set for reimbursement by Tangipahoa Parish Government. Reimbursements shall be made at the end of each quarter.

(d)

Members of the commission shall be reimbursed for books and other materials needed to perform the duties of commissioner. Member shall provide proof of expenditure.

(Ord. No. 09-65, 9-28-09)