diff --git a/Travel/conservancy-travel-policy.txt b/Travel/conservancy-travel-policy.txt index d4ad7ccbb15d94a4d75ffce031f36de592da905f..41bdc58c0308036bcd3cf54286b071b100b3dfd7 100644 --- a/Travel/conservancy-travel-policy.txt +++ b/Travel/conservancy-travel-policy.txt @@ -13,19 +13,22 @@ 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 section that can be used as a +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. -As such, Conservancy expects persons to use good judgment and to claim -reimbursement for only those expenses that are necessary and reasonable. -Excessive expenses, including but not limited to luxury accommodations -and services unnecessary for, or unrelated to the furtherance of Conservancy's -charitable mission are not eligible for reimbursement. +in order to maintain its financial viability and tax exempt status. +Conservancy 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 persons to use good +judgment and to claim reimbursement for only those expenses that are +necessary and reasonable. Excessive expenses, including but not limited to +luxury accommodations and services unnecessary for, or unrelated to the +furtherance of Conservancy's charitable mission are not eligible for +reimbursement. Any travel expense that adheres to this Policy is considered In-Policy and does not require special approval, so long as the trip itself @@ -41,6 +44,9 @@ than this one. Please consult the PLC for your Conservancy project before incurring an expenses to ensure you understand what expenses can be reimbursed. +== Easy Reference Guide + + == Project Leadership Committee Review Conservancy foresees the need for periodic reasonable exceptions to