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Approval of the Roswell Leadership Focus 2014 Trip Funding for six of the City's Boards and Commissions Chairs in the amount of $3,750.
Administration
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Item Summary:
The Roswell Leadership Focus 2014 will be held in Asheville, North Carolina on September 11 - 13. Roswell Inc. has coordinated the trip and program. The purpose of the trip is to explore Asheville and to discover lessons learned about how leaders affected positive community change through a strong vision and city-wide collaboration. There will be approximately 55 participants going to Asheville including City elected officials, Boards and Commissions chairs (Planning Commissions, Design Review Board, Historic Preservation Commission, Roswell Arts Commission, Downtown Development Authority, Recreation Commission), community stakeholders and select City staff members.
This action provides payment to Roswell Inc. for six City Boards and Commissions Chair invitees to participate in the Roswell Leadership Focus 2014.
Committee or Staff Recommendation:
On July 30, 2014 the Community Development and Transportation Committee recommended placing this Item on the August 11, 2014 Mayor and Council Agenda.
Financial Impact:
The cost of the trip is $625 per person and includes transportation, accommodations and some meals. $227,355 is currently available in Operating Contingency (10015850-579001-14005) to cover the cost.
Presented by:
Kay Love, City Administrator