Software Freedom Conservancy Travel and Reimbursable Expense Policy

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== Overview

This Travel and Reimbursable Expense Policy (``Policy'') applies to all

Conservancy Member Projects (``Projects'') of Software Freedom Conservancy

(``Conservancy'') and has been created to memorialize Conservancy's

reimbursement policies relating to travel and other business expenses

incurred by Conservancy staff, Project Leadership Committee (``PLC'')

members, and project volunteers while engaged in business on behalf of, or

at the behest of Conservancy and/or a Project (``Travelers'').

This Policy includes an Easy Reference Guide that can be used as a 

template for most of the travel covered under this Policy.  When in doubt,

refer to the more detailed sections below.  

== Purpose

Conservancy must maintain effective control of business-related expenses

in order to maintain its financial viability and tax exempt status.  

Conservancy and each Project is also accountable to our donors to ensure 

that we manage their contributions wisely and maximize our ability to 

pursue our charitable mission.  As such, Conservancy expects Travelers to 

use good judgment and to claim reimbursement for only those expenses that 

are necessary and reasonable.  Excessive expenses, including but not