Memorandum 18-007 Travel Authorization for AML/ACOM Winter Legislative Conference Feb. 20-22, 2018 in Juneau, AK

Memorandum 18-007

TO:                         MAYOR ZAK AND HOMER CITY COUNCIL

FROM:                  MELISSA JACOBSEN, MMC, CITY CLERK

DATE:                    JANUARY 2, 2017

SUBJECT:           TRAVEL AUTHORIZATION FOR MAYOR ZAK AND COUNCILMEMBERS TO ATTEND THE ALASKA MUNICIPAL LEAGUE/ALASKA CONFERENCE OF MAYORS WINTER LEGISLATIVE CONFERENCE HELD FEBRUARY 20-22, 2018 IN JUNEAU, AK

Mayor Zak and Councilmember Aderhold would like to attend the Alaska Municipal League/Alaska Conference of Mayors Winter Legislative Conference in Juneau, Alaska February 20-22, 2018.

The AML is a voluntary, nonprofit, nonpartisan, statewide organization of 140 cities, boroughs, and unified municipalities, representing over 97 percent of Alaska’s residents. Originally organized in 1950, the League of Alaska Cities became the Alaska Municipal League in 1962 when boroughs joined the League.

Meetings include Alaska Conference of Mayors, AML Board, committees and meeting with Legislators.

Cost estimates for travel include round trip airfare from Homer to Juneau $600 and room rates at $149 per night.  Per Diem is $58 per day, for three meals. Conference cost is $125.