Sec. 106.708. - Meals.

(a) Reimbursement is authorized for meals for all travelers while in a travel status at the following fixed subsistence rates, or, at the traveler's option, at the amount submitted, not to exceed the following fixed maximum subsistence rates, but in any case, only when travel begins before and extends beyond the times specified: (1) Breakfast: $20, when travel begins before 6:00 a.m. and extends beyond 8:00 a.m. (2) Lunch: $25, when travel begins before 12:00 noon and extends beyond 2:00 p.m. (3) Dinner: $35, when travel begins before 6:00 p.m. and extends beyond 8:00 p.m., or when travel occurs during nighttime hours due to special assignments. (4) At the option of the traveler, a per diem rate of $80 will be paid for an entire day when travel begins for that day before 6:00 a.m. and extends beyond 8:00 p.m. This per diem rate is in lieu of individual meal allowances and may not be claimed for a day of travel if subsection (b) of this Section applies to that day. (b) No reimbursement is authorized for any meal which is made available without specific charge therefor to travelers attending a conference. (Ord. 77-691-638, § 2; Ord. 81-526-234, § 1; Ord. 83-591-400, § 1; Ord. 2004-604-E, § 1; Ord. 2024-371-E , § 1) Note— Former § 126.708 .